# Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo

_Burkinabé politician_

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> Jean-Baptiste Philippe Ouédraogo, also referred to by his initials JBO, is a Burkinabé physician and retired military officer who served as President of Upper Volta from 8 November 1982 to 4 August 1983. He has since mediated a few national political disputes and operates a clinic in Somgandé.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 June 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558209#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kaya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558209#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Republic of Upper Volta; Burkina Faso ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558209#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558209#P106))
- **Education:** Félix Houphouët Boigny University; University of Strasbourg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558209#P69))
- **Positions held:** president of Burkina Faso (8 November 1982 – 4 August 1983) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558209#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo born?**  
Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo was born on 30 June 1942 in Kaya.

**What positions has Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo held?**  
Positions held by Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo include: president of Burkina Faso (1982–1983).

**Where did Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo study?**  
Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo was educated at Félix Houphouët Boigny University, University of Strasbourg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Ou%C3%A9draogo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q558209](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558209) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo at book signing.jpg by Lamine Traoré, Voice of America (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean-Baptiste_Ou%C3%A9draogo_at_book_signing.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo at book signing.jpg — Lamine Traoré, Voice of America, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jean-baptiste-ouedraogo. Retrieved 7 November 2026.