Sylvanus Épiphanio Olympio (6 September 1902 – 13 January 1963) was a Togolese politician who served as prime minister, and then president, of Togo from 1958 until his assassination in 1963. He came from the important Olympio family, which included his uncle Octaviano Olympio, one of the richest people in Togo in the early 1900s.
After graduating from the London School of Economics, he worked for Unilever and became the general manager of the African operations of that company. After World War II, Olympio became prominent in efforts for independence of Togo and his party won the 1958 election, making him the prime minister of the country. His power was further cemented when Togo achieved independence and he won the 1961 election, making him the first president of Togo. He was assassinated during the 1963 Togolese coup d'état.
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Some of their strengths
Sylvanus Olympio has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Courageous, Passionate, Intuitive, Independent, Strong, and Protective.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Sylvanus Olympio is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Sylvanus Olympio well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Active and Ambitious
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Sylvanus Olympio as someone who is active, ambitious, bold, and courageous.
A person who is driven and organized, is wise with money, who knows how to tell a good story, likes physical activity, and who loves learning.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Sylvanus Olympio is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Sylvanus Olympio tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Sylvanus Olympio's challenges
While Sylvanus Olympio has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Sylvanus Olympio can be Difficult, Perfectionist, Complicated, Brusque, Stubborn, Idle, and Impulsive.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Sylvanus Olympio's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Impulsive and Aggressive
Sylvanus Olympio is someone who can be impulsive, aggressive, and confrontational, can have difficulty listening to others, be moody and high strung, have conflict with authority figures, be too judgmental of others, and who can be overindulgent and extravagant.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Sylvanus Olympio also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
