About Hassan Djamous
Lived 1953 – 1989 (aged 35–36). Hassan Djamous was a Chadian military personnel and politician.
Hassan Djamous (, killed April 1989) was a Chadian military commander and the Commander-in-Chief of the Chadian National Army and a cousin of former Chadian President Idriss Déby.
He led Chadian forces during the Chadian–Libyan War, such as the victory in the Battle of Maaten al-Sarra. According to military analyst Kenneth M. Pollack, Djamous was a capable commander whose mastery of maneuver warfare earned him comparisons with World War II German general Erwin Rommel.
Djamous was killed on orders of then-President Hissène Habré, who suspected him of plotting a coup d'état along with his cousin, Déby, and Mahamat Itno, Minister of the Interior; Déby was the only one of the three who survived.
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Who was Hassan Djamous?
Chadian Army Commander in Chief
When was Hassan Djamous born?
Hassan Djamous was born in 1953.
When did Hassan Djamous die?
Hassan Djamous died in 1989 in Chad.
What was Hassan Djamous's occupation?
Hassan Djamous was a military personnel and politician.
What nationality was Hassan Djamous?
Hassan Djamous was Chadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hassan Djamous. https://biography.guide/hassan-djamous/
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