Hubert Maga
first president of Benin (1916-2000)
Coutoucou Hubert Maga (August 10, 1916[1] – May 8, 2000)[2] was a Beninese politician. He was the 1st President of Benin from 1960 to 1963. He also was Prime Minister of Benin.
Coutoucou Hubert Maga | |
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.png) President Hubert Maga, 1961 | |
| Deputy to the French National Assembly | |
| In office June 17, 1951 – May 22, 1959 | |
| Premier of Dahomey | |
| In office May 22, 1959 – August 1, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Sourou-Migan Apithy |
| Succeeded by | None (office abolished) |
| President of Dahomey | |
| In office August 1, 1960 – October 22, 1963 | |
| Vice President | Sourou-Migan Apithy |
| Preceded by | None (office established) |
| Succeeded by | Christophe Soglo |
| Chairman of the Presidential Council | |
| In office May 7, 1970 – May 7, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Paul-Émile de Souza (Chairman of the Military Directorate) |
| Succeeded by | Justin Ahomadegbé-Tomêtin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1916 Parakou, Dahomey |
| Died | May 8, 2000 (aged 83) Cotonou, Benin |
| Political party | Dahomey Democratic Rally |
References
change- ↑ Limited, Europa Publications (20 January 1974). The international who's who. Europa Publications. ISBN 9780900362729 – via Google Books.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Index Ma-Mam". www.rulers.org.
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