Thomas Sankara
(1949-1987)
President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987 – Thomas Sankara was born in Yako (Town in Burkina Faso) on December 21st, 1949 and died in Ouagadougou (Capital of Burkina Faso) on October 15th, 1987 at the age of 37. Today Thomas Sankara would be 74 years old.
Age
how old was Thomas Sankara when he died?
37
Thomas Sankara died in 1987 at the age of 37.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 21st, 1949 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Yako Town in Burkina Faso |
| Death Date | October 15th, 1987 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Ouagadougou Capital of Burkina Faso |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox 牛 |
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Thomas Sankara
Birthday
When was Thomas Sankara born?
Thomas Sankara was born on December 21st, 1949.
Death
When did Thomas Sankara die?
Thomas Sankara died on October 15th, 1987 at the age of 37 in Ouagadougou (Capital of Burkina Faso). Today Thomas Sankara would be 74 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Thomas Sankara born?
Yako (Town in Burkina Faso).
Death place
Where did Thomas Sankara die?
Ouagadougou (Capital of Burkina Faso).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Thomas Sankara?
Thomas Sankara was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Thomas Sankara have?
Thomas Sankara was born in 1949 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Ox.
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