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Didier Ratsiraka

President of Madagascar (1936-2021)

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Didier Ignace Ratsiraka was a Malagasy politician and naval officer who was the third president of Madagascar from 1975 to 1993 and the fifth from 1997 to 2002. At the time of his death, he was the longest-serving president of Madagascar.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Vatomandry wd
Died
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Place of death
Antananarivo wd
Citizenship
France, Madagascar wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat wd
Political party
Malagasy Revolutionary Party wd
Education
Lycée Henri-IV, École Navale, College of Saint Michael, Amparibe wd
Spouse
Céline Ratsiraka wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Madagascar (9 February 1997 – 5 July 2002)
  • President of Madagascar (15 June 1975 – 27 March 1993)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs (1972–1975)

Questions

When was Didier Ratsiraka born?
Didier Ratsiraka was born on 4 November 1936 in Vatomandry.
What positions has Didier Ratsiraka held?
Positions held by Didier Ratsiraka include: President of Madagascar (1997–2002); President of Madagascar (1975–1993); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1972–1975).
Where did Didier Ratsiraka study?
Didier Ratsiraka was educated at Lycée Henri-IV, École Navale, College of Saint Michael, Amparibe.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Didier Ratsiraka · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q315953 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Didier Ratsiraka 1997.jpg by Benoît Bourgeois / European Commission (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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