Jean-Paul Harroy
Jean-Paul Harroy (4 May 1909 – 8 July 1995) was a Belgian colonial civil servant who served as the last Governor and only Resident-General of Ruanda-Urundi. His term coincided with the Rwandan Revolution and the assassination of the popular Burundian political leader Prince Louis Rwagasore. It has been alleged that Harroy may have been implicated in the murder.
Jean-Paul Harroy | |
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| Vice Governor-General Governor of Ruanda-Urundia | |
| In office March 1955 – January 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Claeys-Boúúaert |
| Succeeded by | None (position abolished) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 May 1909 Schaerbeek, Belgium |
| Died | 8 July 1995 (aged 86) Ixelles, Belgium |
| a. The position was re-named "Resident-General of Ruanda-Urundi" in 1960. | |
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