When was Omar Bongo born?

Omar Bongo was born on 30 December 1935 in Bongoville.

What positions has Omar Bongo held?

Positions held by Omar Bongo include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1977–1978); President of Gabon (1967–2009); Vice President of Gabon (1966–1967); Prime Minister of Gabon; Minister of Information and Tourism.

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Omar Bongo

Gabonese politician (1935–2009)

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Omar Bongo Ondimba was the second president of Gabon, serving from 1967 until his death in 2009. A member of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), Bongo was promoted to key positions as a young official under Gabon's first president Léon M'ba in the 1960s, before being made the second vice president in 1966, replacing Paul-Marie Yembit. In 1967, after M'ba's death, he became the country's president.

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Born: 30 December 1935 wd
Place of birth: Bongoville wd
Died: 8 June 2009 wd
Place of death: Barcelona wd
Citizenship: France, Gabon wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, minister wd
Political party: Gabonese Democratic Party wd
Spouse: Patience Dabany, Edith Lucie Bongo wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (2 July 1977 – 18 July 1978)
President of Gabon (2 December 1967 – 9 June 2009)
Vice President of Gabon (12 November 1966 – 2 December 1967)
Prime Minister of Gabon
Minister of Information and Tourism

Awards wd

Order of the Equatorial Star
Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Order of Agostinho Neto
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (2001)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Gold Olympic Order (1997)

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When was Omar Bongo born?: Omar Bongo was born on 30 December 1935 in Bongoville.
What positions has Omar Bongo held?: Positions held by Omar Bongo include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1977–1978); President of Gabon (1967–2009); Vice President of Gabon (1966–1967); Prime Minister of Gabon; Minister of Information and Tourism.

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Last updated 3 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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