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Milton Obote

1925–2005 · 20th century

Milton Obote was Uganda's first prime minister at independence in 1962 and later its president. In 1966 he suspended the constitution and sent troops against the palace of the kabaka of Buganda, Mutesa II, and in 1967 he abolished the kingdoms. Overthrown by Idi Amin in 1971, he returned to power in 1980 and was deposed again in 1985.

Milton Obote
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Mentioned in 4 profiles

Kingdom of BugandaDeclineKingdom of AnkoleDeclineKingdom of BunyoroImpactUgandaFoundation, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Kingdom of BugandaUganda ProtectorateUganda

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