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Revision as of 17:43, 9 August 2024
Jeanne-Irène Biya | |
|---|---|
 Jeanne-Irène Biya in February 1986 | |
| First Lady of Cameroon | |
| In office 6 November 1982 – 29 July 1992 | |
| President | Paul Biya |
| Preceded by | Germaine Ahidjo |
| Succeeded by | Chantal Biya (1994) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeanne-Irène Atyam Ndoumin 12 October 1935 Monengombo, Endom commune, Nyong-et-Mfoumou, French Cameroon |
| Died | 29 July 1992 (aged 56) Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Spouse | Paul Biya (1961–1992; her death) |
| Children | Franck Biya |
Jeanne-Irène Biya (October 12, 1935[1] – July 29, 1992) was the former First Lady of Cameroon and first wife of Paul Biya, who has served as the President of Cameroon since 1982.[2]
Jeanne-Irène Biya died in office in Yaoundé at age 56. She was succeeded by Chantal Biya as first lady of Cameroon in 1994.[3]
References
- ^ "Africa international". Africa S.A. May 7, 1992. Retrieved May 7, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ Azonga, Tikum Mbah (July 1992). "First lady departs". West Africa: 1350.
- ^ "Madame est morte | Memory Lane (July 29, 1992): The Death of Jeanne-Irène Biya".
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