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Blaise_Compaoré
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Blaise Compaoré | |
|---|---|
 Compaoré in 2014 | |
| 2nd President of Burkina Faso | |
| In office 15 October 1987 – 31 October 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | See list
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| Preceded by | Thomas Sankara |
| Succeeded by |
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office June 1985 – 15 October 1987 | |
| President | Thomas Sankara |
| Preceded by | Raymond Poda |
| Succeeded by | Salif Sampebogo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1951 |
| Citizenship |
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| Party | CDP (since 1996) |
| Other political affiliations | ODP–MT (1989–1996) |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | François (brother) |
| Parents |
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| Nickname(s) | Handsome Blaise — Military service —> |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
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| Years of service | 1971–1987 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | 1983 Upper Voltan coup d'état Agacher Strip War 1987 Burkina Faso coup d'état |
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