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Thomas Sankara

Acting
37 years oldBat Yam, Israel

Biography

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (Yako, December 21, 1949 – Ouagadougou, October 15, 1987) was a military officer, Marxist revolutionary, Pan-Africanist, and political leader of Burkina Faso. He was a popular captain and the Prime Minister when the country was still called the Republic of Upper Volta. Shortly thereafter, he became the fifth Voltan president since the liberation from French rule and the first president of Burkina Faso.

Personal Details

Born
December 21, 1949 - October 15, 1987 (age 37)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Bat Yam, Israel
Known For
Acting