Omer Beriziky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jean Omer Beriziky
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| 24th Prime Minister of Madagascar | |
| In office 2 November 2011 – 16 April 2014 |
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| President | Andry Rajoelina Hery Rajaonarimampianina |
| Preceded by | Albert Camille Vital |
| Succeeded by | Roger Kolo |
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| Born | 9 September 1950 Antsirabe Nord, Madagascar |
| Political party | Economic Liberalism and Democratic Action for National Recovery |
Jean Omer Beriziky was a very important politician and diplomat from Madagascar. He was born on September 9, 1950, in a place called Vohemar. From 2011 to 2014, he served as the Prime Minister of Madagascar. He worked under President Andry Rajoelina during a time when the country was trying to bring different groups together.
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Who is Jean Omer Beriziky?
Jean Omer Beriziky comes from the northern part of Madagascar. Before he became a politician, he was a history professor. This means he taught students about the past. He also worked as a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations.
His Time as an Ambassador
From 1995 to 2006, Beriziky was Madagascar's Ambassador to the European Union and Belgium. An ambassador is like a country's main representative in another country or a group of countries. His job was to help keep good relationships between Madagascar and these places.
Becoming Prime Minister
Jean Omer Beriziky was a member of a political group called LEADER Fanilo. In October 2011, he was chosen to be the Prime Minister. He officially started this important job on November 2, 2011. The Prime Minister is the head of the government in many countries. They help run the country day-to-day.
After His Term
Beriziky's time as Prime Minister ended in April 2014. After new elections in 2013, a new president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, was chosen. The new president then appointed Roger Kolo to take over as Prime Minister.
See also
In Spanish: Omer Beriziky para niños
