President & Emperor Bokassa I of Central Africa

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Jean-Bédel Bokassa

Also Known As: "Jean-Bedel Bokassa", "Jean Bedel Bokassa Jr"
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Birthplace: Bobangui, Epena, Likouala, Republic of the Congo (Congo)
Death: November 03, 1996 (75)
Bangui, Bangui, Central African Republic (heart attack)
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Son of Mindogon Mgboundoulou and Marie Mgboundoulou
Husband of Private; Private; Private; Private; Private and 16 others
Father of Private; Private; Private; Jean-Bédel Bokassa; Kiki Bokassa and 1 other

Occupation: Politician
Managed by: Andrew Quinn Champion
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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
Bobangui, Epena, Likouala, Republic of the Congo (Congo)
1973
November 2, 1973
Central African Republic
1975
April 26, 1975
Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
1996
November 3, 1996
Age 75
Bangui, Bangui, Central African Republic