Historical records matching President & Emperor Bokassa I of Central Africa
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About President & Emperor Bokassa I of Central Africa
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First a colonel, then 2nd President of Central African Republic, which he overthrew in 1976 and declared himself Emperor of the Central African Empire until he was overthrown in 1979. His death sentence was commuted by the newly restored Republic but he was confined for the rest of his life. His coronation cost $20 million, one-third of the annual budget and foreign aid of the Empire. He had about 20 wives.
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President & Emperor Bokassa I of Central Africa's Timeline
1921 |
February 22, 1921
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Bobangui, Epena, Likouala, Republic of the Congo (Congo)
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1973 |
November 2, 1973
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Central African Republic
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1975 |
April 26, 1975
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Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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1996 |
November 3, 1996
Age 75
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Bangui, Bangui, Central African Republic
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