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Tafari Benti

Ethiopian military leader and head of state (1921-1977) · Ethiopia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 55

Brigadier General Tafari Benti was an Ethiopian military officer and politician who served as head of state of Ethiopia from 1974 to 1977 in his role as second chairman of the Derg, the ruling military junta. His official title was Chairman of the Provisional Military Administrative Council.

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Country
Ethiopia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1977 · aged 55