When was Abdoulaye Wade born?

Abdoulaye Wade was born on 29 May 1926 in Kébémer.

What positions has Abdoulaye Wade held?

Positions held by Abdoulaye Wade include: Chairperson of ECOWAS (2001–2003); President of Senegal (2000–2012); president.

Where did Abdoulaye Wade study?

Abdoulaye Wade was educated at Lycée Condorcet, Marie and Louis Pasteur University.

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Abdoulaye Wade

3rd President of Senegal

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Abdoulaye Wade is a Senegalese politician who served as the third president of Senegal from 2000 to 2012. He is also the Secretary-General of the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS), having led the party since it was founded in 1974. Assuming office at 73, Wade was the oldest person to occupy the post.

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Born: 29 May 1926 wd
Place of birth: Kébémer wd
Citizenship: Senegal, France wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, university teacher, jurist, economist wd
Political party: Senegalese Democratic Party wd
Education: Lycée Condorcet, Marie and Louis Pasteur University wd
Spouse: Viviane Wade wd

Positions held wd

Chairperson of ECOWAS (21 December 2001 – 31 January 2003)
President of Senegal (1 April 2000 – 2 April 2012)
president

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (2005)
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion
Order of Merit of Senegal
honorary doctorate at the université d'Auvergne - Clermont I (2002)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2009)
honorary doctorate from University of Bordeaux-IV (2000)
honorary doctor of University of Lyon-III (2005)
honorary doctor of the Marie and Louis Pasteur University (2005)
doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University (2006)
honorary doctorate from University of Montpellier-I (2009)
Gold Olympic Order (2001)

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When was Abdoulaye Wade born?: Abdoulaye Wade was born on 29 May 1926 in Kébémer.
What positions has Abdoulaye Wade held?: Positions held by Abdoulaye Wade include: Chairperson of ECOWAS (2001–2003); President of Senegal (2000–2012); president.
Where did Abdoulaye Wade study?: Abdoulaye Wade was educated at Lycée Condorcet, Marie and Louis Pasteur University.

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