When was Dési Bouterse born?

Dési Bouterse was born on 13 October 1945 in Domburg.

What positions has Dési Bouterse held?

Positions held by Dési Bouterse include: President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (2013–2014); President of Suriname (2010–2020); president.

Where did Dési Bouterse study?

Dési Bouterse was educated at Royal Military School.

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Dési Bouterse

Leader of Suriname (1980–1987, 2010–2020)

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Desiré "Dési" Delano Bouterse was a Surinamese military officer, politician and revolutionary who served as the eighth president of Suriname from 2010 to 2020, having previously led the country twice after a coup as a military leader from 1980 to 1987 and again from 1990 to 1991. He was the founding president of the National Democratic Party (NDP) from 1987 to 2024.

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Born: 13 October 1945 wd
Place of birth: Domburg wd
Died: 23 December 2024 wd
Place of death: Suriname wd
Citizenship: Suriname, Kingdom of the Netherlands wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, commander-in-chief wd
Political party: National Democratic Party, Megacombinatie wd
Education: Royal Military School wd
Spouse: Ingrid Bouterse-Figueira, Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring wd

Positions held wd

President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (30 August 2013 – 4 December 2014)
President of Suriname (12 August 2010 – 16 July 2020)
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Awards wd

Honorary Order of the Yellow Star

Questions

When was Dési Bouterse born?: Dési Bouterse was born on 13 October 1945 in Domburg.
What positions has Dési Bouterse held?: Positions held by Dési Bouterse include: President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (2013–2014); President of Suriname (2010–2020); president.
Where did Dési Bouterse study?: Dési Bouterse was educated at Royal Military School.

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