Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo
Burkinabé politician
Jean-Baptiste Philippe Ouédraogo (born 30 June 1942) is a Burkinabé physician and retired military officer. He was President of Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) from 8 November 1982 to 4 August 1983. He has retired from politics and works at a medical clinic.[1]
Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo | |
|---|---|
 Ouédraogo at a book signing in 2020 | |
| President of Upper Volta | |
| In office 9 November 1982 – 4 August 1983 | |
| Prime Minister | Thomas Sankara |
| Preceded by | Saye Zerbo |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Sankara |
| Minister of National Defence and Veterans Affairs of Upper Volta | |
| In office 26 November 1982 – 23 August 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Saye Zerbo |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Baptiste Boukary Lingani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 June 1942 Kaya, French West Africa (now Burkina Faso) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Abidjan University of Strasbourg |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Republic of Upper Volta |
| Years of service | 1972–1983 |
| Rank | Médicin-commandant (major) |
References change
- ↑ "Décès de Barthélémy TOÉ : Remerciements et faire part". lefaso.net (in French). 1 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
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