Philibert Tsiranana
Former President of Madagascar
Philibert Tsiranana was a Malagasy politician and leader who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Madagascar from 1958 to 1959, and then later the first President of Madagascar from 1959 to 1972. Wikipedia
Born: January 1, 1912, Ambarikorano, Madagascar
Died: April 16, 1978 (age 66 years), Antananarivo, Madagascar
Spouse: Justine Tsiranana (m. 1933–1978)
Presidential term: May 1, 1959 – October 11, 1972
Children: Ruffine Tsiranana
Nationality: Malagasy
Previous office: President of Madagascar (1959–1972)