David Dacko
David Dacko (French pronunciation: [david dako]; 24 March 1930 – 20 November 2003) was a Central African politician who served as the 1st President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966, and 3rd President from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981.[2]
David Dacko | |
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 Dacko in 1962 | |
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| In office 14 August 1960 – 1 January 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Bédel Bokassa |
| In office 20 September 1979 – 1 September 1981 | |
| Vice President | Henri Maïdou[1] |
| Preceded by | Bokassa I |
| Succeeded by | André Kolingba |
| Prime Minister of the Central African Republic | |
| In office 1 May 1959 – 14 August 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Abel Goumba |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1930 Bouchia, Mbaiki, Ubangi-Shari |
| Died | 20 November 2003 (aged 73) Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Occupation | Politician |
David Dacko Media
President of Israel, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi during a visit to the Central African Republic. Both wearing the sash of the Grand Officer of the Order of Central African Merit.
A Central African stamp of David Dacko.
David Dacko 1979–1980 textile.
References
- ↑ Bradshaw & Fandos-Rius 2016.
- ↑ "CAR's first president dies". BBC News. 21 November 2003. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3227672.stm. Retrieved 11 August 2018.