Jacques Opangault | |
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| 1stPrime Minister of the Republic of the Congo | |
| In office April 1957 – 28 November 1958 | |
| Succeeded by | Fulbert Youlou |
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| Born | (1907-12-13)13 December 1907 |
| Died | 20 August 1978(1978-08-20) (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Congolese |
| Political party | Mouvement Socialiste Africain |
Jacques Opangault (13 December 1907 – 20 August 1978) was aCongolese politician. The founder of theMouvement Socialiste Africain (MSA; English:African Socialist Movement), he competed with Félix Tchicaya'sParti Progressiste Congolais (PPC; English:Congolese Progressive Party) during two-party rule in Congo during the 1950s.
He was born on 13 December 1907, in Ikagna.In 1947, he was elected to the Territorial Assembly.In 1957, he was prime minister of the provisional government.In 1959, he was jailed after riots inBrazzaville.[1][2]From June 1961 to April 1962, he wasvice president underFulbert Youlou.In 1963, he was arrested, after the fall of his government.He retired from politics.[3]
He died on 20 August 1978.[3]
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| Preceded by Position created | Prime Minister of Congo-Brazzaville 1957-1958 | Succeeded by |
 French Congo (1882–1960) | |
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