Félix Houphouët Boigny Death
Félix passed away on December 7, 1993 at the age of 88.
When did Félix Houphouët Boigny die?
December 7, 1993How old was Félix Houphouët Boigny when died?
88
Félix Houphouët Boigny Birthday and Date of Death
Félix Houphouët Boigny was born on October 18, 1905 and died on December 7, 1993. Félix was 88 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 18, 1905
Date of Death: December 7, 1993
Age at Death: 88
Félix Houphouët Boigny - Biography
Félix Houphouët-Boigny (or []; 18 October 1905 – 7 December 1993), affectionately called Papa Houphouët or Le Vieux (The Old One), was the first President of Côte d'Ivoire (1960 to 1993), serving for more than three decades until his death. A tribal chief, he worked as a medical aide, union leader, and planter before being elected to the French Parliament. He served in several ministerial positions within the French government before leading Côte d'Ivoire following independence in 1960. Throughout his life, he played a significant role in politics and the decolonization of Africa.
