Philibert Tsiranana
First President of Madagascar (1959 - 1972)
Philibert Tsiranana (18 October 1912 – 16 April 1978) was a Malagasy politician and leader. He served as the first President of Madagascar from 1959 to 1972.[1]
Philibert Tsiranana | |
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| 1st President of Madagascar | |
| In office 1 May 1959 – 11 October 1972 | |
| Vice President | Philibert Raondry, Calvin Tsiebo, Andre Resampa, Calvin Tsiebo, Jacques Rabemananjara, Victor Miadana, Alfred Ramangasoavina, Eugène Lechat |
| Preceded by | None (position first established) |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Ramanantsoa |
| Prime Minister of Madagascar | |
| In office 14 October 1958 – 1 May 1959 | |
| Preceded by | None (position first established) |
| Succeeded by | None (position abolished) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1912 Ambarikorano, Madagascar |
| Died | 16 April 1978 (aged 65) Antananarivo, Madagascar |
| Nationality | Malagasy |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Justine Tsiranana (m. 1933–1978; his death) |
| Profession | Professor of French and Mathematics |
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