Joao Bernardo Vieira

ModernGeneralGuinea-Bissau1939 — ?

President of Guinea-Bissau, killed by soldiers.

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Quick Facts

Born

1939

Country

Guinea-Bissau

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score44.5

Joao Bernardo Vieira — Complete Timeline

1980 AD

Coup d'Etat of 1980Political Action

Joao Bernardo Vieira led a military coup that overthrew President Luis Cabral. Vieira assumed power, accusing the previous government of mismanagement and corruption, and established a military regime.

CoupMilitary RulePolitical Instability

Impact: nationaldestructive

1984 AD

Presidency of Joao Bernardo VieiraPolitical Action◆ Major

Vieira was formally elected President by the National Assembly, consolidating his power. His rule lasted until 1999, marked by authoritarian governance, economic challenges, and a civil war.

PresidencyAuthoritarianismGuinea-Bissau

Impact: national

2009 AD

Assassination of Joao Bernardo VieiraPolitical Action◆ Major

Vieira was killed by soldiers in Bissau, reportedly in retaliation for the death of military chief Tagme Na Waie in a bomb attack. His assassination deepened the cycle of political violence in Guinea-Bissau.

AssassinationPolitical ViolenceInstability

Impact: nationaltragic