1978 Photo Contest, Color Picture, 2nd prize
Photographer

Hans Boeck

Zentrum Agency

19 December, 1977

The coronation of self-appointed Emperor Bokassa I (Jean Bedel Bokassa). Bokassa spent tens of millions of dollars of public money on his coronation, which included wearing costumes fashioned after Napoleon. Bokassa's previous title was 'President for Life'.

About the photographer

Hans Boeck

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