Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko
Equatoguinean politician, 1st and former President of Equatorial Guinea (1924-1979)
1924 — 1979
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Profession
Equatoguinean politician, 1st and former President of Equatorial Guinea (1924-1979)
Born
January 1, 1924
Died
1979 (age ~55)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
Equatorial GuineaBorn in MongomoDied in Black Beach
1924
Born in Mongomo (1924-01-01)
1968
PositionPresident of Equatorial Guinea (1968–1979)
1968
AwardCollar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit
1979
Died in Black Beach
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Francisco Macías Nguema, often referred to as Macías Nguema or simply Macías, was an Equatoguinean politician who served as the first president of Equatorial Guinea from the country's gaining of independence in 1968, until his overthrow in 1979. He is widely remembered as one of the most brutal dictators in history. As president, he exhibited bizarre and erratic behavior, to the point that many of his contemporaries believed he was insane.
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Who is Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko?+
Francisco Macías Nguema, often referred to as Macías Nguema or simply Macías, was an Equatoguinean politician who served as the first president of Equatorial Guinea from the country's gaining of independence in 1968, until his overthrow in 1979. He is widely remembered as one of the most brutal dict
What does the name Francisco mean?+
The name Francisco means "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko born?+
Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko was born on January 1, 1924.
When did Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko die?+
Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko died in 1979, at approximately 55 years of age.
Name Meaning
A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
The name Francisco is of Spanish origin, meaning "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francisco — January 1, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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— someone far away
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