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Also Known As Dia Houphouët
Born October 18, 1905? ‱ Yamoussoukro ‱ Cîte d’Ivoire
Died December 7, 1993 ‱ Yamoussoukro ‱ Cîte d’Ivoire
Title / Office president (1960-1993), Cîte d’Ivoire
Founder Democratic Party of Cîte d’Ivoire
Political Affiliation African Democratic Rally ‱ Democratic Party of Cîte d’Ivoire

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