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Patrice Talon

President of Benin between 2016 and 2026

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Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon is a Beninese politician and businessman who has been the first president of the Senate since 2026. He previously served as the eighth president of Benin from 2016 to 2026.

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Born
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Place of birth
Ouidah wd
Citizenship
Benin wd
Occupation
politician, businessperson, President of the Republic of Benin wd
Political party
independent politician wd
Education
Université Cheikh Anta Diop, French Civil Aviation University wd
Spouse
Claudine Talon wd
Social media
X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Republic of Benin (6 April 2016 – 24 May 2026)

Awards wd

  • National Order of Benin
  • National Order of Burkina Faso

Questions

When was Patrice Talon born?
Patrice Talon was born on 1 May 1958 in Ouidah.
What positions has Patrice Talon held?
Positions held by Patrice Talon include: President of the Republic of Benin (2016–2026).
Where did Patrice Talon study?
Patrice Talon was educated at Université Cheikh Anta Diop, French Civil Aviation University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Patrice Talon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q16669148 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Patrice Talon at USAID HQ (4) (cropped).jpg by Office of USAID Administrator (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Patrice Talon". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/patrice-talon. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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