Didier Ratsiraka

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Didier Ratsiraka
Born
Didier Ignace Ratsiraka

4 November 1936
Vatomandry, French Madagascar
Died28 March 2021 (age 84)
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Political orientationMarxism–Leninism
Political partyMalagasy Revolutionary Party


Didier Ignace Ratsiraka (Malagasy: [raˈtsirəkə̥]; 4 November 1936 – 28 March 2021) was a Malagasy Marxist–Leninist revolutionary, politician and naval officer who was President of Madagascar from 1975 to 1993 and from 1997 to 2002.