David Dacko

Prime Minister of the Central African Republic

Died when: 73 years 241 days (883 months)
Star Sign: Aries

David Dacko (French pronunciation: [david dako]; 1927 – 21 November 2003) was a Central African politician who served as the first president of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966, and 3rd President from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981.

After his second removal from power in a coup d'état led by General André Kolingba, he pursued an active career as an opposition politician and presidential candidate with many loyal supporters;

Dacko was an important political figure in the country for over 50 years.

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