Died 2013-09-19.
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Saye Zerbo was a Burkinabé military officer who was the third President of the Republic of Upper Volta from 25 November 1980 until 7 November 1982.
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politics · President of Upper Volta from 1980 to 1982 · politician · military officer · statesperson · minister · also Saye Zerbo, Zerbo
Born 27 August 1932 · Died 19 September 2013 · Q557941
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Died 2013-09-19.
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But was resisted by trade unions and was overthrown by Major Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo and the Council of Popular Salvation (CSP)
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Career landmark: President of Burkina Faso (1980–1982).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (1980–1982).
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And took on the positions of head of state and government
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Was suspended and the Military Committee of Recovery for National Progress (Comité Militaire de Redressement pour le Progrès National; CMPRN) established
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Transferred to that country's army in 1961
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And attended the military academy Saint-Cyr
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Born 1932-08-27.
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