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When was Blaise Compaoré born?

  • 3 January 1951

  • 4 February 1952

  • 2 March 1950

  • 3 February 1951

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Blaise Compaoré, born on February 3, 1951, is a Burkinabé military leader and former president. Initially serving as a military officer, Compaoré gained political prominence through a military coup in 1987. He then ruled Burkina Faso for 27 years, overseeing significant changes in the country, but his tenure was marked by controversies, including reports of human rights abuses. His rule came to an end during the 2014 Burkinabé uprising.
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