1926. The couple had seven children. Death and legacy Khoury died in 1984 in Beirut at the age of 77. Khoury has since become established in Lebanese collective memory as the quintessential self-made man, due to his rural origins and his impressive social ascent during his work in Tripoli, Lebanon and Beirut. His legacy has been examined in various books, both fiction and non-fiction. Similarly, a commemorative statue was erected in his home village of Karm Sadde to honor him. Khoury was also known for wearing the tarboush, which became his trademark, both in the newspapers and in the political cartoons made of him by the famous Lebanese cartoonist Pierre Sadek. He was also known for his great sense of humor. Organizations Member of the Beirut Traders' Association from 1956 Member of the Beirut Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 1971 President of the Industrialists Association (1965–1975); later Honorary chairman (1975–1984) President of the economic organizations in the 1970s Treasurer of the Maronite League in 1966, which confirmed his status of zai’m within the Christian community. Awards and distinctions In total, Sheikh Boutros el-Khoury received 9 decorations, including: Cross Diploma of the Commander of the French Republic, for social and humanitarian services (1953) Officer of the National Order of the Cedar (1955) Grand Officer of the National Order of the Cedar (1975) List of companies Foundation Entreprise "Stephan et Khoury» Société pour la vente d'olives Société d’huiles "AsaadJabr» Société des forces hydro-électriques "Al-Bared» Société industrielle du levant s.a.l. "Bakalianflourmills» Société des usines de raffinerie du sucre s.a.l Société des usines du sucre Liban s.a.l Société de raffinerie du sucre –Behsas Société de transport de l’énergie électrique La société du bois compressé La société "Boutros El-Khoury et Hachem Ghandour» Compagnie Libanaise d'Acier " Ghandour » Fabrique Libanaise de SINALCO et D’Eau Gazeuze La société Arabo- Européenne d’Assurances et de réassurances – AROPE SAL La société "Kfoury-Khoury» Société Libanaise d'agrumes et de jus de fruits "BELKOU Real Estate" et "BELKOU Holding» ESSO FERTILIZER Société des Industries Pétrochimiques La Compagnie de Navigation Maritime Libanaise – Lebanese Shipping CO.S.A.l Société OCAL S.A.L Société Sunny Beach Contribution La Société des Ciments Libanais La Société Holcim (Liban) S.A.L. La Kadisha – Société anonyme d’électricité du Liban Nord S.A.L. Société Phénicienne des forces hydro- électriques de " Nahr-Ibrahim » "INTRA" Investment Company La compagniei mmobilière libanaise "CIL» Banorabe Holding s.a. Banquebanorient – Paris Port Building 1340 La