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Lansana Conte Biography and Timeline

Follow Lansana Conte through 2 dated historical records for Guinea.

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Lansana Conte, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

1 of 1Page

1984–1996Years on this page

1984

3 April 1984

Coup

President of Guinea · Conakry · Revolution / Revolution of Guinea

General Conte assumes power in Guinea

1996

Secretary of State for Defence

Secretary of State for Defence · Government / Government of Guinea

Appointed Minister of Defence

Records, sources and methodology

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