Mathieu Kérékou
Politician (1933-2015) · Benin · On the map · Politicians · Died at 82
Mathieu Kérékou was a Beninese politician and revolutionary who served as president of the People's Republic of Benin from 1972 to 1991 and the Republic of Benin from 1996 to 2006.
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2015Died14 October 20151996Named President of the Republic of BeninOffice4 April 1996 to 5 April 20061981Named Chairperson of ECOWASOffice1 January 1981 to 1 January 19821980Named President of the Republic of BeninOffice4 April 1980 to 4 April 19911972Named President of DahomeyOffice26 October 1972 to 30 November 19751933Born2 September 1933
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Kérékou with Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu in 1976
USSR ambassador to Benin Vitaly Agapov presents his letter of credence to Mathieu Kérékou, May 1979.
Kérékou's statue in Kouarfa
Brazilian President Lula is received by Mathieu Kérékou.
Thomas Boni Yayi congratulated by former president Mathieu Kérékou during the handing over of power ceremony in 2006
Mathieu Kerekou's mausoleum in Natitingou, Benin.Awards
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Country
Benin
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1933 to 2015 · aged 82
