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The Coronation of Jean-BΓ©del Bokassa

Jean-BΓ©del Bokassa crowned himself Emperor of the Central African Republic in a lavish ceremony on the 4th of December 1977.

Jean-BΓ©del Bokassa crowned himself Emperor of the Central African Republic in a lavish ceremony on the 4th of December 1977. He'd already been President for several years since taking power in a military coup - but he wanted more. Janet Ball has spoken to one of his sons, Jean-Charles Bokassa, and to a French journalist, about the events of that day.
Photo: Jean-BΓ©del Bokassa, stands in front of his throne after crowning himself. 04 December 1977 in Bangui. (Credit: Pierre Guillaud/AFP/Getty Images)

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