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Thomas Sankara
Field:Military, Politics
Info:Former military leader of Burkina Faso (he changed the name of the country from Upper Volta after taking power), gained power when he overthrew the government in a coup, later was deposed and killed in another coup
Date of Birth:12/21/1949
Date of Death:10/15/1987
Age at Death:37
Cause of Death:Assassination
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