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1952 - Central African Empire: Jean Bedel Bokassa, Emperor of the Central African Empire. Burn Bangui 1921. Joined French Army 1939. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy
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Emperor Jean-Bedel Bokassa , seated on his tasteless golden throne for his coronation, 1977 - Rare Historical Photos
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Jean Bedel Bokassa (1921-1996) President of the Central African Republic (1966-1976) then emperor of
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