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"I shall sacrifice myself that Lebanon may live."
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Youssef Bey Karam
Youssef Bey Karam was a Lebanese Maronite notable for fighting in the 1860 civil conflict and leading a rebellion in 1866–1867 against Ottoman rule in Mount Lebanon. His proclamations have been interpreted as an early expression of Lebanese nationalism.
"I shall sacrifice myself that Lebanon may live."
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