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François Tombalbaye

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President of Chad (1918-1975)

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François Tombalbaye, also known as N'Garta Tombalbaye, was a Chadian politician who served as the first President of Chad from the country's independence in 1960 until his overthrow in 1975.

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Tombalbaye in the 1970sTombalbaye in the 1970sPresident Tombalbaye marching in a parade celebrating the tenth anniversary of independence.President Tombalbaye marching in a parade celebrating the tenth anniversary of independence.

Awards 2

Order of Merit for National Foundation
National Order of Chad

Connected to François 6

Levi EshkolAlso won National Order of ChadAhmadou AhidjoAlso won Order of Merit for National FoundationThomas Boni YayiAlso won National Order of ChadThanom KittikachornAlso won Order of Merit for National FoundationAlwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al SaudAlso won National Order of ChadMuteesa II of BugandaAlso won Order of Merit for National Foundation

About this person

François Tombalbaye, also known as N'Garta Tombalbaye, was a Chadian politician who served as the first President of Chad from the country's independence in 1960 until his overthrow in 1975. A dictatorial leader, his divisive policies as president led to factional conflict and a pattern of authoritarian leadership and political instability that is still relevant in Chad today.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 1975 · aged 56
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30 languages

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