David Dacko (24 Mairch 1930 – 20 November 2003) wis the first Preses o the Central African Republic (CAR), frae August 14, 1960 tae Januar 1, 1966, an the third preses o the CAR frae September 21, 1979 tae September 1, 1981. Even efter bein removed frae pouer twice bi coups d'état, Dacko continued tae be a gey active politeecian an presidential candidate wi a loyal group o supporters. Dacko wis sicweys an important politeecal figure in CAR politics for a period o ower hauf a century.