James Mancham
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Sir James Richard Marie Mancham KBE (born August 11, 1939, Victoria) was the first President of Seychelles from 1976 to 1977. He was deposed by Prime Minister France-Albert René in June 1977. Mancham was the founder of the Democratic Party and its leader until February 2005.[1]
Mancham ran for president in July 1993 and finished second behind René with 36.72% of the vote. In March 1998 he ran again, receiving third place and 13.8% of the vote, behind René and Wavel Ramkalawan.[1]
He is also the author of two books, one about the coup called Paradise Raped and a more recent book about Seychelles in relation to the War on Terrorism.
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- ^ Elections in the Seychelles, African Elections Database.
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