When was Jerry Rawlings born?

Jerry Rawlings was born on 22 June 1947 in Accra.

What positions has Jerry Rawlings held?

Positions held by Jerry Rawlings include: chairperson (1994–1996); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1994–1996); President of Ghana (1981–2001); President of Ghana (1979–1979).

Where did Jerry Rawlings study?

Jerry Rawlings was educated at Achimota School.

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Jerry Rawlings

Fourth President of the Republic of Ghana (1947-2020)

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Jerry John Rawlings was a Ghanaian military officer, aviator, politician, and revolutionary who led the country briefly in 1979 and then from 1981 to 2001. He led a military regime until 1993 and then served two terms as the democratically elected president of Ghana. He was the longest-serving president in Ghana's history, presiding over the country for 19 years..

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Born: 22 June 1947 wd
Place of birth: Accra wd
Died: 12 November 2020 wd
Place of death: Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital wd
Citizenship: Ghana wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, soldier wd
Political party: National Democratic Congress (since 1992), Armed Forces Revolutionary Council, Ghana wd
Education: Achimota School wd
Spouse: Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings wd

Positions held wd

chairperson (1994–1996)
Chairperson of ECOWAS (1994–1996)
President of Ghana (31 December 1981 – 7 January 2001)
President of Ghana (4 June 1979 – 24 September 1979)

Awards wd

Order of Jamaica
Order of José Martí (1984)
Order of Playa Girón
Order of the Star of Ghana
Order of the Volta
Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope (1998)
Gold Olympic Order (2000)

Questions

When was Jerry Rawlings born?: Jerry Rawlings was born on 22 June 1947 in Accra.
What positions has Jerry Rawlings held?: Positions held by Jerry Rawlings include: chairperson (1994–1996); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1994–1996); President of Ghana (1981–2001); President of Ghana (1979–1979).
Where did Jerry Rawlings study?: Jerry Rawlings was educated at Achimota School.

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