Jean-Bedel Bokassa

Jean-Bedel Bokassa

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Male

Born: February 22, 1921

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

Known For