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'''El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba''' (born '''Albert-Bernard Bongo'''; 30 December 1935 – 8 June 2009) was a Gabonese politician who was the President of Gabon for 42 years, from 1967 until his death in 2009. At the time of his death he was the longest-ruling non-royal head of state in the world, ~~replacing~~ [[~~Fidel Castro~~]].

'''El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba''' (born '''Albert-Bernard Bongo'''; 30 December 1935 – 8 June 2009) was a Gabonese politician who was the President of Gabon for 42 years, from 1967 until his death in 2009. At the time of his death he was the longest-ruling non-royal head of state in the world, his presidential 42 years record was surpassed by [[Muammar Gaddafi]].

==Biography==

Bongo was born in the Beteke region of Gabon on December 10, 1935. He was the youngest of twelve children and was a member of the Bateke people. Named Albert-Bernard Bongo at birth, he later converted to Islam in 1973, changing his name to El Hajj Omar Bongo. In 2003 he added Ondimba, his father’s name.

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Although Bongo was known as one of the most corrupt African rulers he also developed a reputation as a peacemaker for his attempts to bring together warring factions in Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Burundi. Also in 2000, Bongo personally bought thousands of dollars worth of computers and textbooks to end a student protest for better materials at Omar Bongo University (formerly the University of Gabon), the county’s only university which in 1978 was renamed in honor of Bongo.

Omar Bongo died on June 9, 2009 in Spain. His body was flown back to Gabon where a state funeral was held. His son, [[Ali Bongo Ondimba]], succeeded him as President of Gabon.

2009 was not a pleasant year for Bongo who lost his wife and broke his diplomatic ties with France

Omar Bongo died on June 9, 2009 in Spain after a strong discussion with France. His body was flown back to Gabon where a state funeral was held. His son, [[Ali Bongo Ondimba]], succeeded him as President of Gabon.

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-'''El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba''' (born '''Albert-Bernard Bongo'''; 30 December 1935 – 8 June 2009) was a Gabonese politician who was the President of Gabon for 42 years, from 1967 until his death in 2009. At the time of his death he was the longest-ruling non-royal head of state in the world, replacing [[Fidel Castro]].
+'''El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba''' (born '''Albert-Bernard Bongo'''; 30 December 1935 – 8 June 2009) was a Gabonese politician who was the President of Gabon for 42 years, from 1967 until his death in 2009. At the time of his death he was the longest-ruling non-royal head of state in the world, his presidential 42 years record was surpassed by [[Muammar Gaddafi]].
 ==Biography==
 Bongo was born in the Beteke region of Gabon on December 10, 1935.  He was the youngest of twelve children and was a member of the Bateke people.  Named Albert-Bernard Bongo at birth, he later converted to Islam in 1973, changing his name to El Hajj Omar Bongo.  In 2003 he added Ondimba, his father’s name.
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 Although Bongo was known as one of the most corrupt African rulers he also developed a reputation as a peacemaker for his attempts to bring together warring factions in Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Burundi.  Also in 2000, Bongo personally bought thousands of dollars worth of computers and textbooks to end a student protest for better materials at Omar Bongo University (formerly the University of Gabon), the county’s only university which in 1978 was renamed in honor of Bongo.
-Omar Bongo died on June 9, 2009 in Spain.  His body was flown back to Gabon where a state funeral was held. His son, [[Ali Bongo Ondimba]], succeeded him as President of Gabon.
+was not a pleasant year for Bongo who lost his wife and broke his diplomatic ties with France
+Omar Bongo died on June 9, 2009 in Spain after a strong discussion with France.  His body was flown back to Gabon where a state funeral was held. His son, [[Ali Bongo Ondimba]], succeeded him as President of Gabon.
 [[Category:Modern Villains]]