Who did Habib Bourguiba succeed as the leader of Tunisia?
King Muhammad VIII al-Amin
Salah Ben Youssef
Pierre Mendès France
None, he was the first leader
Answer
Following Tunisia's independence in 1956, Bourguiba was appointed prime minister by king Muhammad VIII al-Amin and acted as de facto ruler before proclaiming the Republic.
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