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Philibert Tsiranana

First President of Madagascar (1959-1972)

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Philibert Tsiranana was a Malagasy politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Madagascar from 1958 to 1959, and subsequently as the country's first president from 1959 to 1972.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Ambarikorano wd
Died
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Place of death
Antananarivo wd
Citizenship
Madagascar, France wd
Occupation
politician, teacher wd
Political party
Social Democratic Party of Madagascar and the Comoros wd
Spouse
Justine Tsiranana wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Madagascar (1 May 1959 – 11 October 1972)
  • member of the French National Assembly (9 December 1958 – 15 July 1959)
  • member of the French National Assembly (2 January 1956 – 8 December 1958)
  • Prime Minister of Madagascar
  • school teacher

Awards wd

  • National Order of Madagascar
  • Order of Sikatuna
  • Order of Merit for National Foundation

Questions

When was Philibert Tsiranana born?
Philibert Tsiranana was born on 18 October 1912 in Ambarikorano.
What positions has Philibert Tsiranana held?
Positions held by Philibert Tsiranana include: President of Madagascar (1959–1972); member of the French National Assembly (1958–1959); member of the French National Assembly (1956–1958); Prime Minister of Madagascar; school teacher.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Philibert Tsiranana · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q315944 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Philibert Tsiranana 1962.jpg by Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F013783-0033,_Berlin,_Staatsbesuch_aus_Madagaskar.jpg : Wegmann, Ludwig derivative work: Polaert ( talk ) (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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