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Patrice Talon
President of Benin since 2016 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon[1] (born 1 May 1958) is a Beninese politician and businessman who has been president of Benin since 6 April 2016.
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Quick Facts 8th President of Benin, Vice President ...
Patrice Talon | |
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8th President of Benin | |
Assumed office 6 April 2016 | |
Vice President | Mariam Chabi Talata |
Preceded by | Thomas Boni Yayi |
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Born | (1958-05-01) 1 May 1958 (age 66) Ouidah, Dahomey |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Claudine Gbènagnon |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Dakar École nationale de l'aviation civile |
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