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Jean-Bedel Bokassa

Jean-Bedel Bokassa

Acting
22 Feb 1921
03 Nov 1996
Bobangui, Central African Republic

Biography

Jean-Bédel Bokassa was a Central African politician and military officer who served as the second president of the Central African Republic, after seizing power in the Saint-Sylvestre coup d'état on 1 January 1966.

Also Known As

Salah Eddine Ahmed Bokassa, Bokassa I of Central Africa, Emperor Bokassa I

Photos

Jean-Bedel Bokassa photo 1