Gabriel Somé Yoryan
Architect of a military coup against Colonel Saye Zerbo, the then head of the army of Burkina Faso
About Gabriel Somé Yoryan
Lived 1935 – 1983 (aged 47–48). Gabriel Somé Yoryan was a Burkinabé soldier and politician.
Gabriel Somé Yorian (1935-1989) was the architect of a military coup against Colonel Saye Zerbo, as the then head of the army of Burkina Faso. He did not himself assume power, but allowed Major Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo to take over.
Yorian was killed later on in another coup launched by Captain Thomas Sankara.
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Who was Gabriel Somé Yoryan?
architect of a military coup against Colonel Saye Zerbo, the then head of the army of Burkina Faso
When was Gabriel Somé Yoryan born?
Gabriel Somé Yoryan was born in 1935.
When did Gabriel Somé Yoryan die?
Gabriel Somé Yoryan died on 9 August 1983.
What was Gabriel Somé Yoryan's occupation?
Gabriel Somé Yoryan was a soldier and politician.
What nationality was Gabriel Somé Yoryan?
Gabriel Somé Yoryan was Burkinabé.
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