When was Thabo Mbeki born?

Thabo Mbeki was born on 18 June 1942 in Mbewuleni.

What positions has Thabo Mbeki held?

Positions held by Thabo Mbeki include: Chairperson of the African Union (2002–2003); Commonwealth Chair-in-Office (1999–2002); President of South Africa (1999–2008); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1999–2003); Deputy President of South Africa (1994–1999).

Where did Thabo Mbeki study?

Thabo Mbeki was educated at University of Sussex, Hult International Business School, University of South Africa, Rand Afrikaans University.

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Thabo Mbeki

President of South Africa from 1999 to 2008

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Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is a South African politician and economist who served as the second president of South Africa from 1999 until his resignation in 2008. He previously served as deputy president under Nelson Mandela from 1994 to 1999.

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Born: 18 June 1942 wd
Place of birth: Mbewuleni wd
Citizenship: South Africa wd
Occupation: politician, economist, minister wd
Political party: African National Congress wd
Education: University of Sussex, Hult International Business School, University of South Africa, Rand Afrikaans University, Glasgow Caledonian University, Stellenbosch University, University of London wd
Spouse: Zanele Dlamini Mbeki wd

Positions held wd

Chairperson of the African Union (9 July 2002 – 10 July 2003)
Commonwealth Chair-in-Office (12 November 1999 – 2 March 2002)
President of South Africa (14 June 1999 – 24 September 2008)
Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1999–2003)
Deputy President of South Africa (10 May 1994 – 14 June 1999)
member of the National Assembly of South Africa

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Champions of the Earth (2005)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2002)
Order of Excellence (2003)
Order of the Eagle of Zambia
honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (1998)
honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow
honorary doctor of the University of Johannesburg
honorary doctor of the University of Sussex
honorary doctorate from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis (2000)
Order of Good Hope
Order of the Bath
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Order of Saint John

Questions

When was Thabo Mbeki born?: Thabo Mbeki was born on 18 June 1942 in Mbewuleni.
What positions has Thabo Mbeki held?: Positions held by Thabo Mbeki include: Chairperson of the African Union (2002–2003); Commonwealth Chair-in-Office (1999–2002); President of South Africa (1999–2008); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1999–2003); Deputy President of South Africa (1994–1999).
Where did Thabo Mbeki study?: Thabo Mbeki was educated at University of Sussex, Hult International Business School, University of South Africa, Rand Afrikaans University.

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