The New York Times: Henri Konan Bédié, Ivory Coast President Deposed in a Coup, Dies at 89
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Henri Konan Bédié
Aimé Henri Konan Bédié was an Ivorian politician. He was President of Côte d'Ivoire from 1993 to 1999, and formerly President of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally (PDCI–RDA). Prior to becoming president, he was a member and president of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast. He unsuccessfully sought another term as president in the 2020 presidential election.
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politics · President of Côte d'Ivoire from 1993 to 1999 · politician · diplomat · minister · also Henri Konan Bédié, Henri Konan Bedie, N'zué bah, Aimé Henri Konan Bédié, Bédié
Born 5 May 1934 · Died 1 August 2023 · Q357779
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2023· 8 entries
The Washington Post: Henri Konan Bédié, Ivory Coast president deposed in coup, dies at 89
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Ghanaweb.com: Former Ivory Coast president Henri Konan Bédié dies at 89
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Radio France Internationale: Henri Konan Bédié, controversial giant of Ivorian politics, dead at 89
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Barron's: Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bedie Dies Aged 89
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Yahoo: Henri Konan Bedie, Former President of Ivory Coast, Dies at 89
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Barron's: Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bedie Dies Aged 89: Party
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Died 2023-08-01.
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2007· 1 entry
“If we all act in good faith... we can organise the presidential election by the end of the year, by December 2007.”
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1999· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctor of University of Lyon-III (1999).
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1998· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope (1998).
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1993· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of the Ivory Coast (1993–1999).
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1991· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry (1991).
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1980· 1 entry
Bédié was elected to the National Assembly of Ivory Coast, and he was then elected as President of the National Assembly in December 1980
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1966· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of the Economy and Finance of Ivory Coast (1966–1977).
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1960· 1 entry
And from 1966 to 1977, he served in the government as Minister of Economy and Finance
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1934· 1 entry
Born 1934-05-05.
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