Patrice Lumumba

Patrice Emery Lumumba (July 2, 1925 - January, 1961) was an African nationalist leader and the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo when it declared its independence in June 1960. Forced out of office during a political crisis in September, he was assassinated in January 1961.

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July 2 - 1925 - January - 1961 - Prime Minister - Democratic Republic of the Congo - June - 1960 - September

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