When was Mathieu Kérékou born?

Mathieu Kérékou was born on 2 September 1933 in Kouarfa.

What positions has Mathieu Kérékou held?

Positions held by Mathieu Kérékou include: President of the Republic of Benin (1996–2006); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1981–1982); President of the Republic of Benin (1980–1991); president (1975–1980); President of Dahomey (1972–1975).

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Mathieu Kérékou

Politician (1933-2015)

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Mathieu Kérékou (French pronunciation: [ma.tjø ke.ʁe.ku]; 2 September 1933 – 14 October 2015) was a Beninese politician and revolutionary who served as president of the People's Republic of Benin from 1972 to 1991 and the Republic of Benin from 1996 to 2006.

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Born: 2 September 1933 wd
Place of birth: Kouarfa wd
Died: 14 October 2015 wd
Place of death: Cotonou wd
Citizenship: Benin wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, statesperson wd
Political party: People's Revolutionary Party of Benin wd
Spouse: Marguerite Kérékou, Béatrice Lakoussan wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of Benin (4 April 1996 – 5 April 2006)
Chairperson of ECOWAS (1981–1982)
President of the Republic of Benin (4 April 1980 – 4 April 1991)
president (30 November 1975 – 4 April 1980)
President of Dahomey (26 October 1972 – 30 November 1975)
president

Awards wd

Order of Merit of Benin

About

After seizing power in a military coup, he ruled the country for 18 years under an officially Marxist–Leninist ideology, before he was stripped of his powers by the National Conference of 1990. He was defeated in the 1991 presidential election but was returned to the presidency in the 1996 election and controversially re-elected in 2001.

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When was Mathieu Kérékou born?: Mathieu Kérékou was born on 2 September 1933 in Kouarfa.
What positions has Mathieu Kérékou held?: Positions held by Mathieu Kérékou include: President of the Republic of Benin (1996–2006); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1981–1982); President of the Republic of Benin (1980–1991); president (1975–1980); President of Dahomey (1972–1975).

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 4 November 2026

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