Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Politician
1924 – 1966
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Who was Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi?
Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi was a Nigerian soldier. He seized power in the chaos that ensued the first military coup in Nigeria and served as the Head of State of Nigeria from 16 January 1966 until he was overthrown and killed on 29 July 1966 by a group of Northern army officers who revolted against his perceived racist government.
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- Born
- Mar 3, 1924
Umuahia - Also known as
- 约翰逊·阿吉伊-伊龙西
- Агийи-Иронси, Джонсон
- Religion
- Islam
- Ethnicity
- Igbo people
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Died
- Jul 29, 1966
Nigeria
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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