Jean-Bedel Bokassa
Also known as Bokassa I of Central Africa, Salah Eddine Ahmed Bokassa, Jean-Bédel Bokassa
2nd president (1966–76) and emperor (r. 1976–79) of the Central African Republic
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Jean-Bedel Bokassa was a military leader who ruled the Central African Republic as president from 1966 to 1976 and then as emperor from 1976 to 1979. His regime is historically significant as an example of authoritarian rule in post-colonial Africa during a period of political instability in the region.
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