Nicolas Grunitzky
2nd President of Togo
Born
April 5th, 1913
112 years ago
Died
1969
56 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Togo
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Served as the second President of Togo from 1963 to 1967. Rising to power after a military coup, assumed leadership during a time of political transition in Togo. Focused on economic development and modernization efforts in the country. Presidency ended with another coup in 1967, leading to a period of political instability.
Served as Togo's Prime Minister before presidency
Oversaw Togo's economic policies during presidency
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