# Herbert Chitepo

_Zimbabwean politician (1923-1975)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Herbert Wiltshire Pfumaindini Chitepo was a Zimbabwean lawyer, politician, and nationalist leader who led the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) until his assassination in 1975.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 June 1923 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Watsomba ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P19))
- **Died:** 18 March 1975 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P570))
- **Place of death:** Lusaka ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Zimbabwe; Rhodesia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; author; research assistant; advocate; Director of Public Prosecutions ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P106))
- **Political party:** Zimbabwe African National Union; Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P102))
- **Education:** SOAS, University of London; University of Fort Hare; Adams College; King's College London; Inns of Court; St Augustine's School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P69))
- **Spouse:** Victoria Chitepo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Zimbabwe; board member ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145#P39))

## Questions

**When was Herbert Chitepo born?**  
Herbert Chitepo was born on 5 June 1923 in Watsomba.

**What positions has Herbert Chitepo held?**  
Positions held by Herbert Chitepo include: President of Zimbabwe; board member.

**Where did Herbert Chitepo study?**  
Herbert Chitepo was educated at SOAS, University of London, University of Fort Hare, Adams College, King's College London.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Herbert Chitepo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Chitepo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1608145](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1608145) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Herbert Chitepo". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/herbert-chitepo. Retrieved 6 November 2026.