Catherine Denguiadé
Catherine Martine Denguiadé, also known as Catherine Bokassa (born 7 August 1949), is a Central African former member of the royal family and the widow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa. She was one of several wives of Emperor Bokassa but she became the Empress when he created the Central African Empire. Her son was chosen as his heir apparent.
| Catherine Martine Denguiadé | |
|---|---|
A 1978 stamp commemorating the first anniversary of the Bokassa's coronation | |
| Empress consort of Central Africa | |
| Tenure | 4 December 1977 – 21 September 1979 |
| Coronation | 4 December 1977 |
| First Lady of the Central African Republic | |
| In role | 1 January 1966 – 4 December 1977 |
| Coronation | 31 December 1965 |
| Predecessor | Brigette Dacko |
| Successor | Herself (as Empress) |
| Born | 7 August 1949 (age 74) Sarh, French Chad (now Chad) |
| Spouse | Jean-Bédel Bokassa |
| Issue | Jean-Bédel Bokassa Jr. |
| Father | M. Denguiadé |
| Mother | Lucien Tabedier |
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