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Nicolas Grunitzky
ModernPoliticianTogo1913 — 1969
Togolese president installed after Olympio death.
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Quick Facts
Born
1913
Died
1969
Country
Togo
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)26
Political (20%)28
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)36
Leadership (15%)35
Strategy (15%)40
Total Score36.3
Nicolas Grunitzky — Complete Timeline
1963 AD
Installed as President of Togo after Sylvanus Olympio's assassinationPolitical Action
Nicolas Grunitzky was installed as President of Togo by the military junta that assassinated Sylvanus Olympio in January 1963. Grunitzky, Olympio's brother-in-law and political rival, was chosen to lead a transitional government.
CoupInstallationTogo
Impact: nationaldestructive
1967 AD
Overthrown by Gnassingbé EyadémaPolitical Action◆ Major
Grunitzky was overthrown in a bloodless coup led by Lieutenant Colonel Gnassingb
CoupOverthrowEyadéma
Impact: nationaldestructive
Exiled to Ivory CoastPolitical Action
After his overthrow, Grunitzky fled into exile in Ivory Coast, where he lived under the protection of President F
ExileIvory CoastTogo
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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