One who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
Else clues• Coup leader
• Coup participant, e.g.
• One in a coup group
• One in a coup, e.g.
• One taking something forcibly
• One who expropriates
• One who seizes power
• One who takes over by force
• Power grabber
• Successful rebel
• Takeover artist
• Throne grabber