Philibert Tsiranana

Malagasy politician, first President of Madagascar from 1959 to 1972

Philibert Tsiranana (18 October 1912 – 16 April 1978) was a Malagasy politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Madagascar from 1958 to 1959, and subsequently as the country's first president from 1959 to 1972. During the twelve years of his administration, the Republic of Madagascar experienced institutional stability that stood in contrast to the political turmoil many mainland African countries experienced in this period. This stability contributed to Tsiranana's popularity and his reputation as a remarkable statesman.

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