Hamani Diori (6 June 1916 – 23 April 1989) was the first President of the Republic of Niger. He was appointed to that office in 1960, when Niger gained independence. Although corruption was a common feature of his administration, he gained international respect for his role as a spokesman for African affairs and as a popular arbitrator in conflicts. His rule ended with a coup in 1974.
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6 June 1916 Soudouré, Niger, French West Africa
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Died |
23 April 1989 (aged 72) Rabat, Morocco
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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