Name that Developing Country’s President

You get six clues:

  1. His father died of malaria before he was born;
  2. His election was marred by fraud and intimidation on both sides;
  3. The final count was disputed in four regions, three of which were under military occupation at the time (and whose supreme commander was the new President’s supporter);
  4. The inauguration ceremony was held in secret because of fears of an insurrection by the opposition;
  5. During his reign, his troops killed dozens while quelling a protest; and
  6. Two of his four children died before reaching their second birthday, one of tropical disease.

The answer of course: The 19th President of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-81).

[via Chris Blattman’s Blog] 

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