Gnassingbé Eyadéma

General Gnassingbé Eyadéma, formerly Étienne Eyadéma (December 26, 1937 – February 5, 2005), was the President of Togo from 1967 until his death. He participated in two successful military coups, in January 1963 and January 1967, and became President on April 14, 1967. He managed to remain in power for the next 38 years.

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December 26 - 1937 - February 5, 2005 - President - Togo - 1967 - Coups - 1963 - April 14

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