Catherine Denguiadé

Catherine Martine Denguiadé
Catherine Denguiadé on the day of her husband's coronation as Emperor of Central Africa (1977).
Empress consort of Central Africa
Tenure4 December 1976 – 21 September 1979
Coronation4 December 1977
First Lady of the Central African Republic
In role1 January 1966 – 4 December 1976 (1966-01-01 – 1976-12-04)
Coronation31 December 1965
PredecessorBrigette Dacko
SuccessorHerself (as Empress)
Born7 August 1949 (1949-08-07) (age 75)
Sarh, French Chad (now Chad)
SpouseJean-Bédel Bokassa
IssueJean-Bédel Bokassa Jr.
FatherM. Denguiadé
MotherLucien Tabedier

Catherine Martine Denguiadé, also known as Catherine Bokassa (born 7 August 1949), is a Central African former member of the royal family and the widow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa. She was one of several wives of Emperor Bokassa but she became the Empress when he created the Central African Empire. Her son was chosen as his heir apparent.

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