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David Dacko

Central African politician who served as the first and third President of the Central African Republic
Years: 1930 - 2003

David Dacko (French pronunciation: [david dako]; 24 March 1930 – 20 November 2003) was a Central African politician who served as the first President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966 and as the third President of the Central African Republic from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981. He also served as Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1 May 1959 to 14 August 1960. After his second removal from power in a coup d'état led by General André Kolingba, he pursued an active career as an opposition politician and presidential candidate with many loyal supporters; Dacko was an important political figure in the country for over 50 years.

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The Near and Middle East (1930 - 2003)
Southeast Europe (1930 - 2003)
Central Europe (1930 - 2003)
West Europe (1930 - 2003)
Southern Africa (1930 - 2003)
East Africa (1930 - 2003)
Middle Africa (1930 - 2003)
West Africa (1930 - 2003)
North Africa (1930 - 2003)
Southwest Europe (1930 - 2003)
Macaronesia (1930 - 2003)
South Atlantic (1930 - 2003)