Kamal Joumblatt (alternative spellings include Kemal Djumblatt, Kamal Janbulat, Kamal Jumblatt, and Kamal Joumblatt) (born
December 6,
1917) is the founder of the
Progressive Socialist Party in
Lebanon. He is member of the
Druze religion.
Kamal Joumblatt was a dedicated socialist who advocated land reform. He wanted to break up large land holdings and give tenant farmers a chance to own
the land they worked.
Biography of the PSP (
http://www.psp.org.lb/Kamal%20Joumblatt-english.htm)]
Kamal Joumblatt was assassinated in 1977.