List of Heads of State of Benin

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... October 27 is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 65 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... October 27 is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 65 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... A provisional government is an emergency or interim government set up when a political void has been created by the collapse of a previous administration or regime. ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) 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 Abomey–8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Christophe Soglo (1909 — 1983) was a Beninese military officer and political leader. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Sourou Migan Apithy (born 1913) was a Benin political figure. ... Christophe Soglo (1909 — 1983) was a Beninese military officer and political leader. ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Justin Tometin Ahomadegbe (16 January 1917 in Abomey–8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Christophe Soglo (1909 — 1983) was a Beninese military officer and political leader. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Alphonse Amadou Alley (born 1930) was a Benin army officer and political figure. ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) 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 Abomey–8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... Justin Tometin Ahomadegbe (16 January 1917 in Abomey–8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... National motto: Fraternité, Justice, Travail (French: Fellowship, Justice, Labour) Official language French Capital Porto Novo, Cotonou1 President Mathieu Kerekou President-elect Yayi Boni Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 101th 112,620 km² 1. ... National motto: Fraternité, Justice, Travail (French: Fellowship, Justice, Labour) Official language French Capital Porto Novo, Cotonou1 President Mathieu Kerekou President-elect Yayi Boni Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 101th 112,620 km² 1. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... Islam (Arabic: ; ) is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Quran. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... This article is about the year. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... Born again is a term used originally and mainly in Christianity, where it is associated with salvation, conversion and spiritual rebirth. ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... National motto: Fraternité, Justice, Travail (French: Fellowship, Justice, Labour) Official language French Capital Porto Novo, Cotonou1 President Mathieu Kerekou President-elect Yayi Boni Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 101th 112,620 km² 1. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... 22 March is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (82nd in Leap years). ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

Affiliations:-

For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Democratic Renewal Party (French: Parti de renouveau démocratique) is a political party of Benin led by Adrien Houngbédji. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... This article is about the year. ...

Sources

• http://www.rulers.org/rulb1.html#benin
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/
• African States and Rulers, John Stewart, McFarland
• Guinness Book of Kings, Rulers & Statesmen, Clive Carpenter, Guinness Superlatives Ltd
• Heads of State and Government, 2nd Edition, John V da Graca, MacMillan Press 2000
• Whitaker's Almanack 1986 to 2004, J. Whitaker and Sons Ltd/A&C Black, London

See also

• Benin
  • Heads of government of Benin
  • Colonial heads of Benin (Dahomey)
• Lists of office-holders