About Charles Assalé
Lived 1911 – 1999 (aged 88). Charles Assalé was a Cameroonian politician and minister.
Charles Assalé (4 November 1911 in South Province – 10 December 1999 in Yaoundé) was a Cameroonian politician and the founder of the Union of the Peoples of Cameroon on April 10th 1948. He served as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Cameroon from January 1st 1960 to 1961 and the first Prime Minister of the federated state of East Cameroon from 15 May 1961 to 19 June 1965. He fell from power and was succeeded by former Prime Minister of Cameroon, Vincent de Paul Ahanda.
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Who was Charles Assalé?
Prime Minister of Cameroon (1911-1999)
When was Charles Assalé born?
Charles Assalé was born on 4 November 1911 in South.
When did Charles Assalé die?
Charles Assalé died on 10 December 1999 in Yaoundé.
What was Charles Assalé's occupation?
Charles Assalé was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Charles Assalé?
Charles Assalé was Cameroonian.
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