Blaise Compaoré
President of Burkina Faso from 1987 to 2014
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Summary
Blaise Compaoré was born on February 3, 1951[1], in Ouagadougou[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and statesperson[4]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,255 views/month, #5,390 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Chantal Compaoré[6]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Upper Volta[7], Burkina Faso[8], Ivory Coast[9]
- Award received: National Order of Burkina Faso[10], National Order of Merit[11], Gold Olympic Order[12]
- Member of: Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: Congress for Democracy and Progress[16]
- Commons category: Blaise Compaoré[17]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[18]
- Participated in conflict: First Liberian Civil War[19]
- Family name: Compaoré[20]
- Given name: Blaise[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Blaise Compaoré[22]
- Commons gallery: Blaise Compaoré[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[24]
- Convicted of: murder[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Mooré[26], French[27]
- Name in native language: Blaise Compaoré[28]
- Candidacy in election: 2010 Burkinabé presidential election[29], 1991 Burkinabè presidential election[30], 1998 Burkinabé presidential election[31], 2005 Burkinabé presidential election[32]
- Social media followers: 12,406[33], 12,211[34], 12,561[35], 12,600[36]
Why It Matters
Blaise Compaoré has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Blaise Compaoré born?
Blaise Compaoré's place of birth was Ouagadougou[2].
Who was Blaise Compaoré married to?
Blaise Compaoré's spouses include Chantal Compaoré[6].
What did Blaise Compaoré do for work?
Blaise Compaoré worked as a politician[3] and statesperson[4].
What awards did Blaise Compaoré receive?
Honors received include National Order of Burkina Faso[10], National Order of Merit[11], and Gold Olympic Order[12].