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Simeon Aké

1932 – 2003

Ivorian politician

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Lived 1932 – 2003 (aged 71). Simeon Aké was an Ivorian politician, diplomat and minister.

Simeon Aké (4 January 1932 in Bingerville – 8 January 2003 in Abidjan) was an Ivorian politician.

Simeon Aké studied law in the University of Dakar in Senegal, and gained his certificate in 1957. Aké began his political career as Director of Protocol of State in from 1959 until 1960, when Côte d'Ivoire gained independence. He served as a diplomat in its embassy in New York City in 1961–63, and then as ambassador in London, 1964–66, with responsibility for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. In 1966 he was appointed ambassador of Côte d'Ivoire to the United Nations. He headed, in this capacity, the UN visiting mission to Spanish Sahara in 1975. From 1977 to 1990, he served as Foreign Minister of Côte d'Ivoire, under President Félix Houphouët-Boigny. He was a member of the Directing Committee and Political Bureau of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI).

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Université Cheikh Anta Diop
Positions held
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Also known as
Simeon Ake

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Simeon Aké?

Ivorian politician (1932-2003)

When was Simeon Aké born?

Simeon Aké was born on 4 January 1932 in Bingerville.

When did Simeon Aké die?

Simeon Aké died on 8 January 2003 in Abidjan.

What was Simeon Aké's occupation?

Simeon Aké was a politician, diplomat and minister.

What nationality was Simeon Aké?

Simeon Aké was Ivorian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simeon Aké

· Wikidata: Q7517560

· DBpedia: Simeon Aké

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