# Michel Micombero

_President of Burundi (1940-1983)_

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> Michel Micombero was a Burundian military officer and politician who ruled the country as de facto military dictator for the decade between 1966 and 1976. He was the last Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Burundi from July to November 1966, and the first President of the country from November 1966 until his overthrow in 1976.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 August 1940 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rutovu Commune ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P19))
- **Died:** 16 July 1983 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P570))
- **Place of death:** Mogadishu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Burundi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; dictator; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P106))
- **Political party:** Union for National Progress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P102))
- **Education:** Royal Military Academy; Mogadishu University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Burundi (28 November 1966 – 1 November 1976); Prime Minister of Burundi (11 July 1966 – 28 November 1966); Minister of National Defence (1963–1976); Foreign Minister of Burundi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359#P39))

## Questions

**When was Michel Micombero born?**  
Michel Micombero was born on 26 August 1940 in Rutovu Commune.

**What positions has Michel Micombero held?**  
Positions held by Michel Micombero include: President of Burundi (1966–1976); Prime Minister of Burundi (1966–1966); Minister of National Defence (1963–1976); Foreign Minister of Burundi.

**Where did Michel Micombero study?**  
Michel Micombero was educated at Royal Military Academy, Mogadishu University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Michel Micombero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Micombero) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q282359](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282359) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Republic of Burundi 4th anniversary stamp 1970 (cropped).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Republic_of_Burundi_4th_anniversary_stamp_1970_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Michel Micombero, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Republic of Burundi 4th anniversary stamp 1970 (cropped).jpg — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Michel Micombero". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michel-micombero. Retrieved 6 November 2026.