Deceased
Q202155
Thomas Sankara
President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987
Born: December 21, 1949
(1949)
· Yako
Died: October 15, 1987
(1987)
· Ouagadougou
Age at death: 37 years
Cause of death: gunshot wound
| Nationality | Republic of Upper Volta, Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Occupation | politician, statesperson, soldier, military officer, minister |
| Field of work | politician, composer, poet, revolutionary |
| Education | Prytanée militaire de Kadiogo |
| Position held | President of Burkina Faso, Prime Minister of Burkina Faso |
| Gender | male |
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Source: Wikidata Q202155