births
September 20, 1942
Rose Francine Rogombé, Gabonese lawyer and politician, President of Gabon (died 2015)

Rose Francine Rogombé
Rose Francine Rogombé was a Gabonese politician who was acting president of Gabon from June to October 2009, following the death of long-time President Omar Bongo. She constitutionally succeeded Bongo due to her role as president of the Senate, a post to which she was elected in February 2009. She was a lawyer by profession and a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG). Rogombé was the first female head of state of Gabon. After her interim presidency, she returned to her post as President of the Senate.
President of Gabon
The president of Gabon is the head of state and government of Gabon. A total of four people have served as president since the post was formed in 1960.