# Yusuf Lule

_Fourth president of Uganda (1912–1985)_

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> Yusuf Kironde Lule was a Ugandan professor and politician who served as the fourth president of Uganda between 13 April and 20 June 1979, following the overthrow of Idi Amin during the Uganda-Tanzania War. He was also the first black Principal of Makerere University.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 April 1912 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kampala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P19))
- **Died:** 21 January 1985 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P570))
- **Place of death:** London ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Uganda ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P106))
- **Political party:** Uganda National Liberation Front ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P102))
- **Education:** University of Fort Hare; Makerere University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Uganda (13 April 1979 – 20 June 1979) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024#P39))

## Questions

**When was Yusuf Lule born?**  
Yusuf Lule was born on 10 April 1912 in Kampala.

**What positions has Yusuf Lule held?**  
Positions held by Yusuf Lule include: President of Uganda (1979–1979).

**Where did Yusuf Lule study?**  
Yusuf Lule was educated at University of Fort Hare, Makerere University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Yusuf Lule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yusuf_Lule) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q452024](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452024) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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