About Habib Thiam
Lived 1933 – 2017 (aged 84). Habib Thiam was a Senegalese politician, athletics competitor, swimmer and minister.
Habib Thiam (21 January 1933 – 26 June 2017) was a Senegalese politician. He served as Prime Minister of Senegal on two occasions, from 1 January 1981 to 3 April 1983, and again from 8 April 1991 until 3 July 1998.
He also served as President of the National Assembly from 1983 to 1984.
Family He was married to Anne Majken née Hessner, a native of Denmark and former member of the Danish parliament for the Social Democratic Party. They had two daughters.
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Who was Habib Thiam?
Senegalese politician (1933-2017)
When was Habib Thiam born?
Habib Thiam was born on 21 January 1933 in Keur Madiabel.
When did Habib Thiam die?
Habib Thiam died on 26 June 2017 in Dakar.
What was Habib Thiam's occupation?
Habib Thiam was a politician, athletics competitor, swimmer and minister.
What nationality was Habib Thiam?
Habib Thiam was Senegalese.
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