Historical figures in Yamoussoukro
The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 1905 to 1993. The most recorded lives are Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Jacques Chirac and Thomas Sankara. Across the Cold War and the Space Age.
Notable people
Félix Houphouët-Boigny
from 1905 to 1993
3 moments here
Ivorian physician and politician who became the first president of Côte d’Ivoire, serving from independence in 1960 until his death in 1993.…
Jacques Chirac
in 1986
1 moment here
French statesman who served as prime minister (1974–1976; 1986–1988), mayor of Paris (1977–1995), and president of France (1995–2007).…
Thomas Sankara
in 1987
1 moment here
Burkinabé army officer and revolutionary political leader who became president of Upper Volta after the 4 August 1983 coup and led Burkina Faso until…
Moments
- 1905 Birth in Yamoussoukro Félix Houphouët-Boigny
- 1974 Meeting with Vorster in Yamoussoukro Félix Houphouët-Boigny
- 1986 Stopover in Yamoussoukro Jacques Chirac
- 1987 Peace agreement with Mali Thomas Sankara
- 1993 Death in Yamoussoukro Félix Houphouët-Boigny