Is Jean-Baptiste Bagaza A-List?
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No — Jean-Baptiste Bagaza is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
1976D$0.01M
Military Coup Leader
Leads a military coup, overthrowing Michel Micombero and seizing power.
1976C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
President of Burundi
Becomes President of Burundi, ruling as a military dictator.
1987D▼$0.5M+$0.4M
Overthrown in Coup
Overthrown in a military coup led by Major Pierre Buyoya, ending his presidency.
1993D$0.6M+$0.09999999999999998M
Returns from Exile
Returns to Burundi from exile, attempting to re-enter politics.
2016F▼$1M+$0.4M
Dies at 69
Bagaza dies in Brussels, his political career effectively over.
2026F$1M
Authoritarian Legacy
Bagaza is remembered for his authoritarian rule. His net worth at the time of his death, and now, remains around $1 million.
Last updated: February 23, 2026