Bio/Wiki
Birth Name | Paul Barthélemy Biya'a bi Mvondo |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
Date of Birth | 13 February 1933 |
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Nationality | Cameroonian |
Hometown | Mvomeka'a, Cameroon |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Religion | Christianity (Catholicism) |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
Father | Etienne Mvondo Assam (deceased) | ||||
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Mother | Anastasie Eyenga Elle | ||||
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Career
Political Party | Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) |
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Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/biya2018/ | |
https://www.facebook.com/Biya2018 | |
https://x.com/PR_Paul_BIYA |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Paul Biya grew up in Mvomeka’a, Cameroon, where his father hoped he would become a priest. | |
He was expelled from Catholic school at the age of 16. | |
While studying in France, he became a naturalised French citizen but renounced it upon returning to Cameroon. | |
Paul Biya was unexpectedly appointed successor to President Ahmadou Ahidjo in 1982. | |
His leadership has seen significant political changes, including the end of one-party rule in Cameroon in 1990. | |
He enjoyed a rapid increase in U.S. trade with Cameroon following his rise to power. |