Sylvanus Olympio
President of Togo
Born
1902
123 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Togo
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A Togolese businessman and politician, served as the first President of Togo from 1960 until his assassination in 1963. Olympio was instrumental in leading Togo to independence from French colonial rule. His administration focused on economic development and infrastructural modernization.
Led Togo to independence in 1960
Served as the first president of Togo
Promoted economic development policies
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