Ivan Graanoogst

Ivan Graanoogst
Ivan Graanoogst in 1981
Acting Military Leader of Suriname
In office
24 December 1990 – 29 December 1990
Preceded byDési Bouterse
Succeeded byDési Bouterse
Personal details
Born
Ivan Graanoogst

Suriname
Political partyNational Democratic Party
OccupationSoldier, politician

Ivan Graanoogst is a Surinamese soldier and politician. He was the acting military ruler of Suriname from 24 December 1990 to 29 December 1990, after a military coup that removed the democratic government of President Ramsewak Shankar from power.[1]

References

  1. "Nieuwe President vraagt Bouterse terug". Leidse Courant (in Dutch). 31 December 1990. Retrieved 20 June 2020.