Valentine Strasser

ModernGeneralSierra Leone1967 — ?

World youngest head of state at 25, seized power.

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Quick Facts

Born

1967

Country

Sierra Leone

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score34.1

Valentine Strasser — Complete Timeline

1992 AD

Seized Power in CoupPolitical Action

Strasser led a military coup that overthrew President Joseph Momoh, becoming head of state at age 25. He established the National Provisional Ruling Council and became the world's youngest head of state.

CoupSierra LeoneMilitary Rule

Impact: nationaldestructive

1996 AD

Forced into ExilePolitical Action◆ Major

Strasser was overthrown by his own deputy, Julius Maada Bio, and forced into exile. His rule ended after four years of military governance, marked by civil war and international isolation.

ExileSierra LeoneOverthrow

Impact: nationaltragic