Ferhat Abbas

ModernPoliticianAlgeria1899 — 1985

First president of provisional Algerian government.

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Quick Facts

Born

1899

Died

1985

Country

Algeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score49.8

Ferhat Abbas — Complete Timeline

1958 AD

Formation of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic (GPRA)Political Action

Ferhat Abbas became the first President of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic (GPRA) on September 19, 1958, in Cairo. This government-in-exile sought international recognition for Algerian independence during the war with France.

Algerian WarGovernment-in-exile

Impact: regionalconstructive

1962 AD

Negotiation of the Évian AccordsPolitical Action

As a senior FLN leader, Abbas participated in the negotiations that led to the

IndependencePeace agreement

Impact: regionalconstructive

1963 AD

Resignation from the PresidencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Abbas resigned as President of the National Constituent Assembly in 1963 after a power struggle with Ahmed Ben Bella. He opposed Ben Bella's authoritarian turn and the one-party system, leading to his marginalization.

Political conflictResignation

Impact: national