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Mathieu Kérékou was a Beninese politician and revolutionary who served as president of the People's Republic of Benin from 1972 to 1991 and the Republic of Benin from 1996 to 2006.

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politics · Beninese politician, former president (1933–2015) · politician · military personnel · statesperson · also Mathieu Kérékou, Mathieu Kerekou, Chaad Mathieu Kérékou, Kérékou

Born 2 September 1933 · Died 14 October 2015 · Q206719

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Jan 1996Milestone
Career landmark: President of the Republic of Benin (1996–2006).
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Jan 1981Milestone
Career landmark: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1981–1982).
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2022· 2 entries

Mar 25, 2022Documented record69% confidence

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Radio France Internationale: Mathieu Kérékou: au Bénin, la fin d’une ère (13&14)

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Feb 17, 2022Documented record69% confidence

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Radio France Internationale: Mathieu Kérékou, la révolution (3&4)

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2015· 15 entries

Nov 6, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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China Internet Information Center: Bénin : l'ancien président Mathieu Kérékou sera inhumé le 12 décembre

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Oct 18, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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Philadelphia Tribune: Mathieu Kérékou, 82, former Benin dictator and president

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Oct 17, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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The Boston Globe: Mathieu Kérékou, 82; dictator later brought democracy to Benin

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Oct 15, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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Premium Times: Benin Republic’s long-ruling former president, Mathieu Kerekou, dies at 82

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Oct 15, 2015Documented record78% confidence

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Reuters: Benin's long-ruling former president Kerekou dies at 82

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Oct 15, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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India.com: Mathieu Kerekou Passes Away

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Oct 15, 2015Documented record77% confidence

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BBC: Benin's 'father of democracy' Mathieu Kerekou dies at 82

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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India.com: Benin’s former president Mathieu Kerekou dies at 82

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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Les: Bénin : décès de l’ancien Président Mathieu Kérékou

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record70% confidence

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Fox News: Benin ex-President Mathieu Kerekou, who took power then transferred it peacefully, dies at 82

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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Voice of America: Kerekou, Longtime Benin President, Dies at 82

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record75% confidence

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Bloomberg L.P.: Former Benin President Mathieu Kerekou Dies, Government Says

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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Le Parisien: Bénin : décès de l'ex-président Mathieu Kérékou

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record69% confidence

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NDTV: Benin's Former President Mathieu Kerekou Dies at 82: Government

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Oct 14, 2015Documented record86% confidence

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Died 2015-10-14.

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2012· 1 entry

Oct 26, 2012Documented record69% confidence

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Les: Bénin : Mathieu Kérékou fête 40 ans de vie politique

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2006· 1 entry

2006Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

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Kérékou stayed out of politics and spent time at his homes in Cotonou and Natitingou in northwestern Benin, his native region

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2003· 1 entry

Sep 9, 2003Documented record69% confidence

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gouvernement.lu: Visite à Luxembourg du Président de la République de Bénin, Mathieu Kérékou

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1999· 1 entry

1999Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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Visited Baltimore and apologized on behalf of Benin's role in the Atlantic slave trade

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1996· 2 entries

1996Source gives the year onlyCampaignDocumented record76% confidence

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Campaign: 1996 presidential election.

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Jan 1, 1996Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: President of the Republic of Benin (1996–2006).

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1991· 1 entry

1991Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

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Kérékou received very strong support from northern voters, but he also improved his performance in the south

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1989· 1 entry

1989Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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Agreeing to austerity measures that severely cut state expenditure

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1981· 1 entry

Jan 1, 1981Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1981–1982).

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1980· 3 entries

1980Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

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Kérékou was elected president by the Revolutionary National Assembly; he retired from the army in 1987

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Jan 1, 1980Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: President of the Republic of Benin (1980–1991).

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1980Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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While on a visit to Libya, and changed his first name to Ahmed, but he later returned to the use of the name Mathieu

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1975· 1 entry

Jan 1, 1975Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: president (1975–1980).

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1974· 1 entry

1974Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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Under the influence of young revolutionaries - the "Ligueurs" - the government embarked on a socialist program: nationalization of strategic sectors of the economy, reform of the education system, establishment of agricu

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1972· 1 entry

Jan 1, 1972Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: President of Dahomey (1972–1975).

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1933· 2 entries

Sep 2, 1933Documented record86% confidence

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Born 1933-09-02.

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1933Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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In Kouarfa village, in north-west French Dahomey

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