Thomas Sankara
President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987
1949 — 1987
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987
Born
December 21, 1949
Died
1987 (age ~38)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, minister, military officer
Republic of Upper VoltaBorn in YakoDied in Ouagadougou
1949
Born in Yako (1949-12-21)
1983
PositionPresident of Burkina Faso (1983–1987)
1983
PositionPrime Minister of Burkina Faso (1983–1983)
1984
AwardOrder of José Martí
1987
Died in Ouagadougou
About
Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara was a Burkinabé military officer, Marxist and Pan-Africanist revolutionary who, following his takeover in a coup, remained in power as the first President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. He was also the 5th Prime Minister of Upper Volta from January to May 1983.
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Who is Thomas Sankara?+
Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara was a Burkinabé military officer, Marxist and Pan-Africanist revolutionary who, following his takeover in a coup, remained in power as the first President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. He was also the 5th Prime Minister of Upper Volta from Jan
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Sankara born?+
Thomas Sankara was born on December 21, 1949.
When did Thomas Sankara die?+
Thomas Sankara died in 1987, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — December 21, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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