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Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi

Nigerian military leader (1924-1966)

  • Fame54.5
  • Momentum2.3
  • Nigeria rank#162
Source-basedStable
  • Fame54.5
  • Momentum2.3
  • Nigeria rank#162
  • Wikipedia7.3K
Lived 1924–1966, aged 42Nigeria
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  • Wikipedia
    32 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Rank in Nigeria
    #162
    Politicians
  • Era
    1924–1966
    Aged 42
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-06-19

Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi was a Nigerian military officer who served as the first military dictator and head of state of Nigeria. He seized power during the ensuing chaos after the 15 January 1966 military coup. Ironsi ruled from 16 January, until his assassination on 29 July 1966 during the July counter-coup. He was assassinated by a group of military officers from the Northern Region led by Murtala Muhammed.

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54.5
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Momentum2.3
Historical20.4
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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#162
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