# Hilla Limann

_Eighth President of the Republic of Ghana (1934–1998)_

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> Hilla Limann, was a Ghanaian diplomat and politician who served as the eighth president of Ghana from 1979 to 1981. He previously served as a diplomat in Lomé and in Geneva.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 12 December 1934 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Gold Coast Colony ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P19))
- **Died:** 23 January 1998 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P570))
- **Place of death:** Accra ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ghana ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P106))
- **Political party:** People's National Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P102))
- **Education:** London School of Economics and Political Science; University of London; Sorbonne Paris North University; University of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P69))
- **Spouse:** Fulera Limann ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Ghana (24 September 1979 – 31 December 1981) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997#P39))

## Questions

**When was Hilla Limann born?**  
Hilla Limann was born on 12 December 1934 in Gold Coast Colony.

**What positions has Hilla Limann held?**  
Positions held by Hilla Limann include: President of Ghana (1979–1981).

**Where did Hilla Limann study?**  
Hilla Limann was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Sorbonne Paris North University, University of Paris.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hilla Limann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilla_Limann) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q50997](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50997) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Brass portrait of Hilla Limann.jpg by Rtevels (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brass_portrait_of_Hilla_Limann.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Hilla Limann". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/hilla-limann. Retrieved 5 November 2026.