Léon M'ba

Prime Minister (1959–61) and President (1961–67) of Gabon

Gabriel Léon M'ba (9 February 1902 – 28 November 1967) was the first president of Gabon, serving from 1961 until his death in 1967. He also served as the first prime minister of Gabon from 1959 to 1961. A member of the Fang ethnic group, M'ba was born into a relatively privileged village family.

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