Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya
Mauritanian army officer who took power in a 1984 coup and was President of Mauritania until he was overthrown in 2005.
Offices held
Apr 25, 1981 – Mar 8, 1984
Preceded by
Sid Ahmed Ould Bneijara Succeeded by
Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla
Sid Ahmed Ould Bneijara Succeeded by
Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla
Dec 12, 1984 – Aug 3, 2005
Preceded by
Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla Succeeded by
Ely Ould Mohamed Vall
Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla Succeeded by
Ely Ould Mohamed Vall
Affiliations
Party membership
Education
Timeline
1942
1948
1954
1960
1966
1972
1978
1984
1990
1996
2002
2008
2014
2020
2026