David Dacko

David Dacko (French pronunciation: [david dako]; 24 March 1930 – 20 November 2003) was a Central African politician who served as the first President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966 and as the third President of the Central African Republic from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981. He also served as Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1 May 1959 to 14 August 1960. After his second removal from power in a coup d'état led by General André Kolingba, he pursued an active career as an opposition politician and presidential candidate with many loyal supporters; Dacko was an important political figure in the country for over 50 years.

David Dacko
Dacko in 1962
1st and 3rd President of the Central African Republic
In office
20 September 1979 – 1 September 1981
Vice PresidentHenri Maïdou
Preceded byJean-Bédel Bokassa (as Emperor)
Succeeded byAndré Kolingba
In office
14 August 1960 – 1 January 1966
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byJean-Bédel Bokassa
Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
In office
1 May 1959 – 14 August 1960
Preceded byAbel Goumba
Succeeded byElisabeth Domitien (1975)
Personal details
Born24 March 1930
Bouchia, Lobaye, Ubangi-Shari (present-day Central African Republic)
Died20 November 2003(2003-11-20) (aged 73)
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Political party
  • Movement for the Social Evolution of Black Africa (until 1979)
  • Central African Democratic Union (1980–1981)
  • Movement for Democracy and Development (1993–2003)
Spouses
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(m. 1952; div. 1962)​
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    RelationsJean-Bédel Bokassa (cousin)
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