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Dominique Mbonyumutwa

Rwandan president (1921-1986)

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Dominique Mbonyumutwa was a Rwandan politician who served as the interim first President of Rwanda for a period of nine months in 1961, during a transitional phase between the overthrow of the Rwandan monarchy in the Rwandan Revolution and the country's independence. Following an election in October of that year, he was succeeded by Grégoire Kayibanda who became the first elected president of the country following independence.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Mwendo wd
Died
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Place of death
Brussels-Capital Region wd
Citizenship
Rwanda wd
Occupation
politician, traditional leader or chief wd
Political party
Parmehutu wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Rwanda (28 January 1961 – 26 October 1961)
  • president

Questions

When was Dominique Mbonyumutwa born?
Dominique Mbonyumutwa was born on January 1921 in Mwendo.
What positions has Dominique Mbonyumutwa held?
Positions held by Dominique Mbonyumutwa include: President of Rwanda (1961–1961); president.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Dominique Mbonyumutwa · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q888396 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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