Philibert Tsiranana (18 October 1912 – 16 April 1978) was a Malagasy politician and leader who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Madagascar from...

under President Philibert Tsiranana. Madagascar regained independence from France in 1960. The nation's first president, Philibert Tsiranana, was not selected...

the election of Philibert Tsiranana as the country's first president on April 27, 1959. After a year of negotiations between Tsiranana and his French counterparts...

self-rule while maintaining close ties with France. The PSD was led by Philibert Tsiranana, a well-educated Tsimihety from the northern coastal region who was...

political clashes, including the 1972 rotaka that brought down President Philibert Tsiranana and the 2009 Malagasy political crisis, which resulted in Andry Rajoelina...

Amborovy Airport (IATA: MJN, ICAO: FMNM), also known as Philibert Tsiranana Airport, is an airport in Mahajanga, Madagascar. The airport is linked to...

democratic system modeled on that of France and led by President Philibert Tsiranana. Popular unrest led to the socialist Democratic Republic of Madagascar...

once Constituting instrument Constitution of Madagascar (2010) Inaugural holder Philibert Tsiranana Formation May 1, 1959; 65 years ago (1959-05-01)...

Tsiranana may refer to: Justine Tsiranana (c. 1918 – July 1999), the first First Lady of Madagascar Philibert Tsiranana, first President of Madagascar...

1972. She was the wife of the country's founding president, Philibert Tsiranana. Tsiranana was born Justine Kalotody. Originally a seamstress descending...

Republic (1960–72), under the leadership of French-appointed President Philibert Tsiranana, was characterized by a continuation of strong economic and political...

French artist Philibert Jacques Melotte (1880–1961), British astronomer Philibert Tsiranana (1912–1978), Malagasy politician and leader Philibert Mees (1929–2006)...

prior to the official granting of independence on 26 June 1960. Philibert Tsiranana was Prime Minister of Madagascar during the creation of the anthem...

the first time in Madagascar on 30 March 1965. Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party dominated the campaign and was elected...

with tacit French backing, and President Philibert Tsiranana vested him with full executive powers. Tsiranana resigned altogether on 11 October 1972 following...

witnessed popular uprisings in 1971 and 1972 against the government of Philibert Tsiranana. During this period he first read the works of Karl Marx and Vladimir...

competition from other ethnic groups. The first president of the Republic, Philibert Tsiranana, was a coastal Malagasy of Tsimihety ethnicity, and he was able to...

Tsimihety have been an active part of Madagascar politics ever since. Philibert Tsiranana, a Tsimihety from near Mandritsara, was the first president of the...

the French Union) Post abolished (February 1897 – 27 May 1957) 7 Philibert Tsiranana (1912–1978) 27 May 1957 14 October 1958 1 year, 140 days PSD Soudacaux...

independence inevitably came. In December 1956, the progressives, led by Philibert Tsiranana left to form the Parti sociale démocrate (PSD, Social Democratic...

were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972. Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the...

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restore order during periods of political unrest. When President Philibert Tsiranana was forced to step down in 1972, a military directorate ensured an...

American military governor of Germany after World War II (b. 1897) Philibert Tsiranana, Malagasy leader and politician, 1st President of Madagascar (b....

friendly relations since Madagascar's independence in 1960. President Philibert Tsiranana was the first African head of state to make an official visit to...

position in November 1960 upon appointment as Vice President of Philibert Tsiranana. He was given additional portfolio as minister of labour and social...

minister failed. October 11, 1972: Gabriel Ramanantsoa overthrew Philibert Tsiranana. February 5, 1975: Richard Ratsimandrava overthrew Gabriel Ramanantsoa...

California Arnaud Casquette, Mauritian long jumper and runner Died: Philibert Tsiranana, 65, the first President of Madagascar, from 1959 to 1972 Lucius...

military-led revolution against the civilian government of President Philibert Tsiranana in the Malagasy Republic; a Marxist faction takes power in 1975 under...

national fame in 1958 when he was selected by Malagasy President Philibert Tsiranana to perform on the sodina for the visiting French president Charles...