David Dacko
President of the Central African Republic (1960–1966, 1979–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Dacko (French pronunciation: [david dako]; 24 March 1930 – 20 November 2003)[3] was a Central African politician who served as the first President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966 and as the third President of the Central African Republic from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981. He also served as Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1 May 1959 to 14 August 1960. After his second removal from power in a coup d'état led by General André Kolingba, he pursued an active career as an opposition politician and presidential candidate with many loyal supporters; Dacko was an important political figure in the country for over 50 years.
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David Dacko | |
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1st and 3rd President of the Central African Republic | |
In office 20 September 1979 – 1 September 1981 | |
Vice President | Henri Maïdou[1] |
Preceded by | Jean-Bédel Bokassa (as Emperor) |
Succeeded by | André Kolingba |
In office 14 August 1960 – 1 January 1966 | |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Jean-Bédel Bokassa |
Prime Minister of the Central African Republic | |
In office 1 May 1959 – 14 August 1960 | |
Preceded by | Abel Goumba |
Succeeded by | Elisabeth Domitien (1975) |
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Born | 24 March 1930[2] Bouchia, Lobaye, Ubangi-Shari (present-day Central African Republic) |
Died | 20 November 2003(2003-11-20) (aged 73) Yaoundé, Cameroon |
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Relations | Jean-Bédel Bokassa (cousin) |
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