Emmanuel Bodjollé
Togolese soldier who led the 1963 coup d'état / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emmanuel Bodjollé (born 1928) is a Togolese former military officer who was Chairman of the nine-member Insurrection Committee that overthrew the government of President Sylvanus Olympio on 13 January 1963.[1]
Quick Facts Acting President of Togo, Preceded by ...
Emmanuel Bodjollé | |
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Acting President of Togo | |
In office 13 January 1963 – 15 January 1963 | |
Preceded by | Sylvanus Olympio |
Succeeded by | Nicolas Grunitzky |
Personal details | |
Born | 1928 (age 95–96) |
Occupation | Soldier |
Known for | Chairman of the nine-member Insurrection Committee that overthrew the government of Togolese President Sylvanus Olympio |
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