Jean-Pierre Thystère Tchicaya
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Jean-Pierre Thystère Tchicaya (January 7, 1936[1][2] – June 20, 2008[3]) was a Congolese politician. He was briefly acting head of state of Congo-Brazzaville in February 1979 and was President of the National Assembly from 2002 to 2007.[4] He also led a political party, the Rally for Democracy and Social Progress (RDPS), from 1990 to 2008.
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Jean-Pierre Thystère Tchicaya | |
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Head of State of the People's Republic of the Congo Acting | |
In office 5 February 1979 – 8 February 1979 | |
Preceded by | Joachim Yhombi-Opango |
Succeeded by | Denis Sassou Nguesso |
President of the National Assembly of the Republic of the Congo | |
In office 10 August 2002 – 2007 | |
Preceded by | Justin Koumba (President of the Transitional Council) |
Succeeded by | Justin Koumba |
Leader of the Rally for Democracy and Social Progress | |
In office 29 October 1990 – 20 June 2008 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Bernard Batchi (Interim) |
Mayor of Pointe-Noire | |
In office August 1994 – October 1997 | |
Succeeded by | François Luc Makosso |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 January 1936 Pointe-Noire, French Congo |
Died | 20 June 2008 (aged 72) Paris, France |
Political party | Rally for Democracy and Social Progress (from 1990) |
Other political affiliations | Congolese Party of Labour (until 1980s) |
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