Léon M'ba
February 9, 1902 – November 27, 1967
Gabonese politician who led Gabon to independence and was its first President from 1961 until his death in 1967, briefly deposed in a 1964 coup reversed by French troops.
Offices held
2 terms, Aug 17, 1960 – Nov 27, 1967
Succeeded by
Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo
2 terms
- Aug 17, 1960 – Feb 17, 1964 Succeeded by Jean-Hilaire Aubame
- Feb 19, 1964 – Nov 27, 1967 Preceded by Jean-Hilaire Aubame Succeeded by Omar Bongo
