President of Nigeria1 August 1966
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the July 1966 counter-coup
Historical person
Yakubu Gowon Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Yakubu Gowon, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Nigeria.
1 records1966–19661 events1 places
Chronological biography
1966
Titles and roles
Lieutenant Colonel · President of Nigeria
Record provenance
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