Alphonse Massamba-Debat

ModernPoliticianCongo-Brazzaville1921 — ?

Congo president executed after coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1921

Country

Congo-Brazzaville

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score42.4

Alphonse Massamba-Debat — Complete Timeline

1963 AD

Elected President of Congo-BrazzavillePolitical Action◆ Major

Massamba-Debat was elected president following the overthrow of Fulbert Youlou. He established a socialist-oriented government and pursued policies of nationalization and one-party rule under the National Revolutionary Movement.

ElectionSocialist GovernmentCongo-Brazzaville

Impact: national

1968 AD

Overthrown and Executed in CoupPolitical Action◆ Major

Massamba-Debat was overthrown in a military coup led by Marien Ngouabi. He was subsequently arrested and executed by firing squad, ending his presidency and marking a shift to Marxist military rule.

CoupExecutionCongo-Brazzaville

Impact: nationaltragic