Jean-Bédel Bokassa
2nd president (1966–76) and emperor (r. 1976–79) of the Central African Republic
Jean-Bédel Bokassa ([ʒɑ̃ bedɛl bɔkasa]; 22 February 1921 – 3 November 1996), also known as Bokassa I, was a Central African political and military leader. He was the second president of the Central African Republic and as the emperor of the Central African Empire, from his Saint-Sylvestre coup d'état on 1 January 1966 until overthrown in a coup in 1979.[1]
Jean-Bédel Bokassa | |
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Emperor of Central Africa | |
Reign 4 December 1976 – 21 September 1979 | |
Proclamation | 4 December 1976 |
Coronation | 4 December 1977 |
Overthrow | 21 September 1979 |
Preceded by | Himself (as president) |
Succeeded by | David Dacko (as president) |
2nd President of the Central African Republic | |
In office 1 January 1966 – 4 December 1976 | |
Coup d'état | 31 December 1965 |
Preceded by | David Dacko |
Succeeded by | Himself (as emperor) |
Personal details | |
Born | Bobangui, Ubangi-Shari, French Equatorial Africa | 22 February 1921
Died | 3 November 1996 Bangui, Central African Republic | (aged 75)
Political party | Movement for the Social Evolution of Black Africa |
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House | Bokassa |
Civil awards | Order of Central African Merit |
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Service years | 1939–1966 |
Rank | Colonel |
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