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David Dacko: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born March 24, 1930 • Central African Republic
Died November 20, 2003 (aged 73) • Yaoundé • Cameroon • (Anniversary in 7 days)
Title / Office president (1979-1981), Central African Republic • president (1960-1965), Central African Republic

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David Dacko, President of the Central African Republic, shown in a close-up black and white portrait wearing a suit and tie, smiling slightly.
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Barthélemy Boganda
Barthélemy Boganda
Central African politician
Jean-Bedel Bokassa, wearing an ornate crown and red velvet robe, stands on a throne before a large golden eagle backdrop during his coronation as emperor.
Jean-Bédel Bokassa
president of Central African Republic
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, Jean-Bédel Bokassa, and Elisabeth Domitien
Elisabeth Domitien
prime minister of Central African Republic