David Dacko

David Dacko (French pronunciation: ​[david dako]; 24 March 1930 – 20 November 2003) was a Central African politician who served as the 1st President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966, and 3rd President from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981.^[2]

David Dacko
Dacko in 1962
1st and 3rd President of the Central African Republic
In office 14 August 1960 – 1 January 1966
Preceded by	Post created
Succeeded by	Jean-Bédel Bokassa
In office 20 September 1979 – 1 September 1981
Vice President	Henri Maïdou[1]
Preceded by	Bokassa I
Succeeded by	André Kolingba
Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
In office 1 May 1959 – 14 August 1960
Preceded by	Abel Goumba
Succeeded by	Post abolished
Personal details
Born	(1930-03-24)24 March 1930 Bouchia, Mbaiki, Ubangi-Shari
Died	20 November 2003(2003-11-20) (aged 73) Yaoundé, Cameroon
Occupation	Politician