When was Mobutu Sese Seko born?

Mobutu Sese Seko was born on 14 October 1930 in Lisala.

What positions has Mobutu Sese Seko held?

Positions held by Mobutu Sese Seko include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1967–1968); President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1965–1997).

Where did Mobutu Sese Seko study?

Mobutu Sese Seko was educated at Collège du Léman.

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Mobutu Sese Seko

Congolese politician and military officer, the first and only president of Zaire from 1971 to 1997 (1930 – 1997)

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Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu wa za Banga, often shortened to Mobutu Sese Seko or Mobutu and also known by his initials MSS, was a Congolese politician and military officer who was the first and only president of Zaire from 1971 to 1997. Previously, Mobutu served as the second president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from 1965 to 1971.

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Born: 14 October 1930 wd
Place of birth: Lisala wd
Died: 7 September 1997 wd
Place of death: Rabat wd
Citizenship: Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville), Zaire wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, military personnel wd
Political party: Popular Movement of the Revolution wd
Education: Collège du Léman wd
Spouse: Bobi Ladawa Mobutu, Marie-Antoinette Gbiatibwa Gogbe Mobutu wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (11 September 1967 – 13 September 1968)
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (24 November 1965 – 16 May 1997)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1983)
Commander of the Legion of Merit
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of Propitious Clouds
Order of the Golden Ark (1973)

Questions

When was Mobutu Sese Seko born?: Mobutu Sese Seko was born on 14 October 1930 in Lisala.
What positions has Mobutu Sese Seko held?: Positions held by Mobutu Sese Seko include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1967–1968); President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1965–1997).
Where did Mobutu Sese Seko study?: Mobutu Sese Seko was educated at Collège du Léman.

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