Hamani Diori, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hamani Diori

Nigerien President

Date of Birth: 06-Jun-1916

Place of Birth: Soudouré, Niamey, Niger

Date of Death: 23-Apr-1989

Profession: politician

Nationality: France, Niger

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Hamani Diori (6 June 1916 – 23 April 1989) was the first President of the Republic of Niger.
He was appointed to that office in 1960, when Niger gained independence.
Although corruption was a common feature of his administration, he gained international respect for his role as a spokesman for African affairs and as a popular arbitrator in conflicts.
His rule ended with a coup in 1974.