Hubert Maga

first president of Benin (1916-2000)
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Hubert Maga
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Hubert Maga was born on August 10, 1916, in Parakou[1][2][3][4] and died on May 8, 2000, in Cotonou[1][2][3][4]. He held citizenship in both Benin and France[2]. He was educated at the École normale supérieure William Ponty[4]. Over his career, he worked as a politician, diplomat, school teacher, and minister[2][5]. He received the anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire.

He served as Prime Minister of Benin from 1959 to 1960[1][2][4]. Prior to that, he was a member of the French National Assembly from 1951 to 1955[1][2][4]. He later held the office of President of Dahomey during two separate periods, first from 1960 to 1963 and again from 1970 to 1972[1][2][4].

Hubert Maga

Summary

Hubert Maga is a human[1]. His place of birth was Parakou[2]. He was born on August 10, 1916[3]. He passed away in Cotonou[4]. He died on May 8, 2000[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], school teacher[8], and minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hubert Maga's place of birth was Parakou[2].
  • Hubert Maga died in Cotonou[4].
  • Hubert Maga was born on August 10, 1916[3].
  • Hubert Maga died on May 8, 2000[5].
  • Hubert Maga died on May 8, 2002[11].
  • Hubert Maga was married to Marie do Régo[12].
  • Hubert Maga held citizenship in Benin[13].
  • Hubert Maga held citizenship in France[14].
  • Hubert Maga's professions included politician[6].
  • Hubert Maga's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Hubert Maga's professions included school teacher[8].
  • Hubert Maga worked as a minister[9].
  • Hubert Maga held the position of member of the French National Assembly[15].
  • Hubert Maga held the position of President of Dahomey[16].
  • Hubert Maga held the position of President of Dahomey[17].
  • Hubert Maga held the position of Prime Minister of Benin[18].
  • Hubert Maga held the position of member of the French National Assembly[19].
  • Hubert Maga held the position of member of the French National Assembly[20].
  • Hubert Maga was educated at École normale supérieure William Ponty[21].
  • Hubert Maga received the anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[22].
  • Hubert Maga's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Hubert Maga's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
  • Hubert Maga is recorded as male[25].
  • Hubert Maga's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hubert Maga was affiliated with the Rassemblement Démocratique du Dahomé[27].

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Origins and Family

Hubert Maga was born in Parakou[2]. He was born on August 10, 1916[3].

Education

Hubert Maga's education included a stint at École normale supérieure William Ponty[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], school teacher[8], and minister[9]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[15], a position[28], in France[29], founded in 1789[30]; President of Dahomey[16]; Prime Minister of Benin[18]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[31]; and Minister of the Interior of Benin[32].

Recognition

Hubert Maga received the anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[22].

Personal Life

Among Hubert Maga's spouses was Marie do Régo[12]. Religious affiliations include Islam[23], a major religious group[33], founded in 0631[34] and Catholicism[24], a Christian denominational family[35], founded in 1054[36]. Political affiliations include Rassemblement Démocratique du Dahomé[27], a political party[37], in Benin[38], founded in 1957[39]; Dahomeyan Democratic Movement[40], a political party[41], in Benin[42], founded in 1951[43]; National Party for Democracy and Development[44], a political party[45], in Benin[46], founded in 1989[47]; and Dahomeyan Progressive Union[48], a political party[49], in Benin[50], founded in 1946[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 8, 2000[5] and May 8, 2002[11]. Hubert Maga passed away in Cotonou[4].

Why It Matters

Hubert Maga ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Hubert Maga born?

Hubert Maga was born in Parakou[2].

Where did Hubert Maga die?

Hubert Maga died in Cotonou[4].

Who was Hubert Maga married to?

Hubert Maga's spouses include Marie do Régo[12].

What did Hubert Maga do for work?

Hubert Maga worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], school teacher[8], and minister[9].

Where did Hubert Maga go to school?

Hubert Maga was educated at École normale supérieure William Ponty[21].

What awards did Hubert Maga receive?

Honors received include anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[22].

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  5. [13] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
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  7. [26] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
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  21. [6] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
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  23. [8] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
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  28. [3] . Sycomore. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [11] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · CommonsDelinker bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Hubert Maga (cropped) in Sepyember 24th, 1961.jpg
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  2. 26d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
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    Family name Maga
    Religion or worldview Islam, Catholicism
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