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Bob Denard
French mercenary (1929-2007) · France · On the map · Died at 78
Robert Denard was a French mercenary. He served as the de facto military leader of the Comoros twice with him first serving from 13 May 1978 to 15 December 1989 and again briefly from 28 September to 5 October in 1995.
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Sometimes known under the aliases Gilbert Bourgeaud and Saïd Mustapha Mhadjou, he was known for having performed various jobs in support of Françafrique - France's sphere of influence in its former colonies in Africa - for Jacques Foccart, co-ordinator of President Charles de Gaulle's African policy.