Jean-Bedel Bokassa
(1921-1996)

2nd president (1966–76) and emperor (r. 1976–79) of the Central African Republic – Jean-Bedel Bokassa was born in Bobangui (Place in Lobaye, Central African Republic) on February 22nd, 1921 and died in Bangui (Capital city of the Central African Republic) on November 3rd, 1996 at the age of 75. Today Jean-Bedel Bokassa would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Jean-Bedel Bokassa when he died?

Jean-Bedel Bokassa died in 1996 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 22nd, 1921 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Bobangui Place in Lobaye, Central African Republic
Death Date	November 3rd, 1996 (Sunday)
Death place	Bangui Capital city of the Central African Republic
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Jean-Bedel Bokassa

Birthday

When was Jean-Bedel Bokassa born?

Jean-Bedel Bokassa was born on February 22nd, 1921.

Death

When did Jean-Bedel Bokassa die?

Jean-Bedel Bokassa died on November 3rd, 1996 at the age of 75 in Bangui (Capital city of the Central African Republic). Today Jean-Bedel Bokassa would be 103 years old.