Jean-Baptiste Natama
Burkinabé politician, diplomat and writer
About Jean-Baptiste Natama
Lived 1964 – 2018 (aged 53). Jean-Baptiste Natama was a Burkinabé politician, diplomat and writer.
Jean-Baptiste Natama (30 August 1964 – 18 March 2018) was a Burkinabé politician, diplomat, writer, and former candidate for the Presidency in the country's 2015 election.
In 1983 he enlisted in the Burkinabe army. He fought in the Agacher Strip War of 1985, and for his service was awarded the Gold Medal of the Torch of the Revolution by President Thomas Sankara. He was discharged in May 1990.
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Who was Jean-Baptiste Natama?
Burkinabé politician, diplomat and writer (1964-2018)
When was Jean-Baptiste Natama born?
Jean-Baptiste Natama was born on 30 August 1964 in Léo.
When did Jean-Baptiste Natama die?
Jean-Baptiste Natama died on 18 March 2018 in Ouagadougou.
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Jean-Baptiste Natama was a politician, diplomat and writer.
What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Natama?
Jean-Baptiste Natama was Burkinabé.
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