Jean-Bedel Bokassa

2nd president (1966–76) and emperor (r. 1976–79) of the Central African Republic
Person human Q162708
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Jean-Bedel Bokassa was born on February 22, 1921, in Bobangui [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. He died on November 3, 1996, in Bangui [1][3][4][5][6][7][8][11]. His religion was the Catholic Church .

He had several children, including Jean-Bédel Bokassa Jr., Georges Bokassa, Jean-Serge Bokassa, Kiki Bokassa, Martine Bokassa, and Jean Le Grand Bokassa, along with three others [12][13].

Bokassa received numerous awards during his life, such as the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion, the Croix de guerre 1939–1945, the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures, the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite, and the Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Leopard, among two more .

Jean-Bedel Bokassa

Summary

Jean-Bedel Bokassa is a human[1]. Born in Bobangui[2], he… he died in Bangui[3]. He worked as a politician[4], military officer[5], criminal[6], and sovereign[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,237 views/month, #6,234 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa's place of birth was Bobangui[2].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa died in Bangui[3].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa is buried at Berengo's Palace[9].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa was married to Catherine Denguiadé[10].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa was married to Nguyễn Thị Huệ[11].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa was married to Marie-Joëlle Aziza-Eboulia[12].
  • Among Jean-Bedel Bokassa's spouses was Astrid Elisabeth Van Erpe[13].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa was married to Alda Adriano Geday[14].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa was married to Gabriella Drimbo[15].
  • A child of Jean-Bedel Bokassa was Jean-Bédel Bokassa Jr.[16].
  • A child of Jean-Bedel Bokassa was Georges Bokassa[17].
  • A child of Jean-Bedel Bokassa was Jean-Serge Bokassa[18].
  • A child of Jean-Bedel Bokassa was Kiki Bokassa[19].
  • A child of Jean-Bedel Bokassa was Martine Bokassa[20].
  • A child of Jean-Bedel Bokassa was Jean Le Grand Bokassa[21].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa held citizenship in France[22].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa held citizenship in Central African Republic[23].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa held citizenship in Central African Empire[24].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa's professions included politician[4].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa's professions included military officer[5].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa worked as a criminal[6].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa worked as a sovereign[7].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa held the position of President of the Central African Republic[25].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa held the position of Emperor of Central Africa[26].
  • Jean-Bedel Bokassa received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bobangui[2], Jean-Bedel Bokassa…

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], military officer[5], criminal[6], and sovereign[7]. Positions held include President of the Central African Republic[25], a position[28], in Central African Republic[29], founded in 1979[30] and Emperor of Central Africa[26], a title of honor[31], in Central African Empire[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion[35]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[36], a courage award[37], in France[38], founded in 1939[39]; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[40], a military decoration[41], in France[42], founded in 1921[43]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[44], a grade of an order[45], in Morocco[46]; and Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Leopard[47], a grade of an order[48], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine Denguiadé[10], a politician[50], b. 1949[51], of Central African Republic[52]; Nguyễn Thị Huệ[11]; Marie-Joëlle Aziza-Eboulia[12]; Astrid Elisabeth Van Erpe[13]; Alda Adriano Geday[14]; and Gabriella Drimbo[15]. Children include Jean-Bédel Bokassa Jr.[16], b. 1973[53], of Central African Republic[54]; Georges Bokassa[17], b. 1949[55], of Central African Republic[56]; Jean-Serge Bokassa[18], a politician[57], b. 1972[58], of Central African Republic[59]; Kiki Bokassa[19], a painter[60], b. 1975[61]; Martine Bokassa[20]; and Jean Le Grand Bokassa[21]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[62], a Christian denomination[63], in Vatican City[64], founded in 0001[65], headquartered in Vatican City[66] and Islam[67], a major religious group[68], founded in 0631[69]. Jean-Bedel Bokassa was affiliated with the Movement for the Social Evolution of Black Africa[70].

Death and Burial

Jean-Bedel Bokassa passed away in Bangui[3]. He is buried at Berengo's Palace[9].

Why It Matters

Jean-Bedel Bokassa ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,237 views/month, #6,234 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Bedel Bokassa born?

Jean-Bedel Bokassa's place of birth was Bobangui[2].

Where did Jean-Bedel Bokassa die?

Jean-Bedel Bokassa died in Bangui[3].

Who was Jean-Bedel Bokassa married to?

Jean-Bedel Bokassa's spouses include Catherine Denguiadé[10], Nguyễn Thị Huệ[11], Marie-Joëlle Aziza-Eboulia[12], and Astrid Elisabeth Van Erpe[13].

What did Jean-Bedel Bokassa do for work?

Jean-Bedel Bokassa worked as politician[4], military officer[5], criminal[6], and sovereign[7].

What awards did Jean-Bedel Bokassa receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion[35], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[36], and Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[40].

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