François Tombalbaye, Chadian soldier, academic, and politician, 1st President of Chad (born 1918)

François Tombalbaye

President of Chad from 1960 to 1975

François Tombalbaye, also known as N'Garta Tombalbaye, was a Chadian politician who served as the first President of Chad from the country's independence in 1960 until his overthrow in 1975. A dictatorial leader, his divisive policies as president led to factional conflict and a…

List of heads of state of Chad

The president of Chad is the head of state of Chad, and the commander-in-chief of the Chadian National Army. The presidency is the highest executive position in the country. The president is directly elected for a double five-year term.