Edgar Yves Monnou

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Edgar Yves Monnou (born 9 February 1953) [1] is a Beninese politician. He was the foreign minister of Benin from 1995 to 1996. [2]

He is the father the of French humorist Edgar-Yves Monnou Junior.

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References

  1. "Index Mo".
  2. "Foreign ministers A-D". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
Political offices
Preceded by Foreign Minister of Benin
1995–1996
Succeeded by