Ivan Graanoogst

Surinamese politician

Ivan Graanoogst is a Surinamese soldier and politician. He was the acting military ruler of Suriname from 24 December 1990 to 29 December 1990, after a military coup that removed the democratic government of President Ramsewak Shankar from power.[1]

Ivan Graanoogst
Ivan Graanoogst in 1981
Acting Military Leader of Suriname
In office
24 December 1990 – 29 December 1990
Preceded byDési Bouterse
Succeeded byDési Bouterse
Personal details
Born
Ivan Graanoogst

Suriname
Political partyNational Democratic Party
OccupationSoldier, politician

References change

  1. "Nieuwe President vraagt Bouterse terug". Leidse Courant (in Dutch). 31 December 1990. Retrieved 20 June 2020.