Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Nigerian Military Leader (1924-1966).
The record
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was a Nigerian Military Leader. Born on 3 March 1924 in Umuahia, Aguiyi-Ironsi died on 29 July 1966 in Ibadan at the age of 42.
Positions held include President of Nigeria (1966). Aguiyi-Ironsi studied at Staff College, Camberley and Royal College of Defence Studies. Honours include Member of the Order of the British Empire and Order of the Federal Republic.
With a Wikipedia article in 35 languages, Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi is No. 24,211 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 March 1924, Umuahia
- Died
- 29 July 1966, Ibadan (aged 42)
- Country
- Nigeria
- Known as
- Politician, military personnel
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Military dictatorship
- Education
- Staff College, Camberley, Royal College of Defence Studies
- Languages
- English, Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin, British English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 35
Did you know
Was 42 when first president of Nigeria (1966).
Lived to 42.
Shares a birthday with Alexander Graham Bell and Georg Cantor.
Two people in the Index born in Umuahia, with Samuel Chukwueze.
Has a Wikipedia article in 35 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1966President of Nigeria
Connections
- SpouseVictoria Aguiyi-Ironsi
- ChildThomas Aguiyi-Ironsi
Honours and works
Awards
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Order of the Federal Republic
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