Sangoulé Lamizana
Sangoulé Lamizana | |
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Lamizana in a military uniform. | |
| 2nd President of Upper Volta | |
| In office 3 January 1966 – 25 November 1980 | |
| Prime Minister | Gérard Kango Ouédraogo Himself Joseph Conombo Saye Zerbo |
| Preceded by | Maurice Yaméogo |
| Succeeded by | Saye Zerbo |
| 2nd Prime Minister of Upper Volta | |
| In office 8 February 1974 – 7 July 1978 | |
| President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Gérard Kango Ouédraogo |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Conombo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1916 Dianra, French Upper Volta |
| Died | 26 May 2005 (aged 89) Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | Mariam Lamizana |
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Aboubakar Sangoulé Lamizana (31 January 1916 – 26 May 2005) was an Upper Voltan military officer who served as the President of Upper Volta (since 1984 renamed Burkina Faso), in power from 3 January 1966, to 25 November 1980. He held the additional position of Prime Minister from 8 February 1974, to 7 July 1978.