Sangoule Lamizana

ModernGeneralBurkina Faso1916 — 2005

Voltaic military ruler for 14 years.

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Quick Facts

Born

1916

Died

2005

Country

Burkina Faso

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score46.4

Sangoule Lamizana — Complete Timeline

1966 AD

Seized power in 1966 coupPolitical Action

General Sangoul

CoupMilitary RuleUpper Volta

Impact: nationaldestructive

1978 AD

Returned to civilian rule as elected presidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Lamizana oversaw a transition to civilian rule and was elected president in 1978 under a new constitution. He won the election as an independent candidate, but his government faced economic difficulties and political infighting.

ElectionCivilian RuleTransition

Impact: nationalconstructive

1980 AD

Overthrown in 1980 coupPolitical Action◆ Major

Lamizana was overthrown by a military coup led by Colonel Saye Zerbo on November 25, 1980. The coup was motivated by economic crisis and labor unrest, ending Lamizana's 14-year hold on power.

CoupOverthrowZerbo

Impact: nationaldestructive