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Christophe Soglo (28 June 1909 — 1983) was a Beninese military officer and political leader and one of the most important figures in Benin's period of political instability and frequent, though usually bloodless, coups during the 1960s. is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ...

After Benin achieved independence in 1960, Soglo was given the rank of colonel or possibly general in the army and became the chief of staff under President Hubert Maga. In October 1963, Soglo overthrew the government and established a provisional government with himself as chairman. After reorganizing the government, he gave up power in January 1964 and allowed former premier Sourou-Migan Apithy to become president. Soon Apithy and other political leaders began massive feuds over policies. After repeatedly encouraging the various political forces to agree to dialogue, Soglo again overthrew the government in November 1965 and served as President of Benin under a military government until December 1967, when a group of younger army officers overthrew him. Soglo then retired from politics. Image:[1]|300px|General SOGLO. For other uses, see Colonel (disambiguation). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Hubert Maga (August 10, 1916â€“May 8, 2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... Sourou Migan Apithy (born 1913) was a Benin political figure. ...

Hubert Maga (August 10, 1916â€“May 8, 2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... Sourou Migan Apithy (born 1913) was a Benin political figure. ... Justin Tometin Ahomadegbe (16 January 1917 in Abomeyâ€“8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... Tahirou Congacou (1913â€“1994) was a Beninese politician, most active during the 1960s. ... Iropa Maurice KouandÃ©tÃ© (September 22, 1932â€“April 7, 2003) was a military officer and politician in Benin which was known as Dahomey during the time that he was most active. ... Alphonse Amadou Alley (born 1930) was a Benin army officer and political figure. ... Iropa Maurice KouandÃ©tÃ© (September 22, 1932â€“April 7, 2003) was a military officer and politician in Benin which was known as Dahomey during the time that he was most active. ... Hubert Maga (August 10, 1916â€“May 8, 2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... Justin Tometin Ahomadegbe (16 January 1917 in Abomeyâ€“8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972â€“4 April 1991 4 April 1996â€“6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin AhomadegbÃ© (first time) NicÃ©phore Soglo (second time) Successor NicÃ©phore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... NicÃ©phore DieudonnÃ© Soglo (born 29 November 1934) is a Beninese politician who was Prime Minister of Benin from 1990 to 1991 and President from 1991 to 1996. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972â€“4 April 1991 4 April 1996â€“6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin AhomadegbÃ© (first time) NicÃ©phore Soglo (second time) Successor NicÃ©phore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Yayi Boni Dr. Thomas Yayi Boni (born 1952), a Beninois banker and politician, is the current President of Benin. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Benin. ...