1909–1972
Biography · Independence
Félix Houphouët-Boigny
1905–1993
Côte d'Ivoire
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Biography
A physician and planters' union leader, Houphouët-Boigny led his country from independence in 1960 until his death and became a major figure in West African politics.
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