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World leaders who took power via coups
These leaders are known for their coups d'état
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Over centuries, established methods of handing over the reign of power, such as royal succession or popular elections, have been internally usurped by those who would prefer to simply take the seat for themselves, otherwise known as a coup. And while there have been many unsuccessful attempts at coups, several actually led to a new leader. From Napoleon Bonaparte to Vladimir Lenin, read through this gallery to discover world leaders who took power via coups.
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