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Born Feb 22, 1921 · Bobangui, Central African Republic
Active 1995–1996 · Awards: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures, Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite, Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Leopard, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of Merit
Jean-Bédel Bokassa was a Central African politician and military officer who served as the second president of the Central African Republic, after seizing power in the Saint-Sylvestre coup d'état on 1 January 1966.