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Edgar Lungu

President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 (1956–2025)
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Edgar Lungu

Summary

Edgar Lungu is a human[1]. Born in Ndola[2], he… he was born on November 11, 1956[3]. He passed away in Pretoria[4]. He died on June 5, 2025[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Lungu's place of birth was Ndola[2].
  • Edgar Lungu died in Pretoria[4].
  • Edgar Lungu was born on November 11, 1956[3].
  • Edgar Lungu died on June 5, 2025[5].
  • Edgar Lungu was married to Esther Lungu[10].
  • Edgar Lungu held citizenship in Zambia[11].
  • Edgar Lungu worked as a politician[6].
  • Edgar Lungu's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edgar Lungu's professions included minister[8].
  • Edgar Lungu held the position of President of Zambia[12].
  • Edgar Lungu held the position of Member of the National Assembly of Zambia[13].
  • Edgar Lungu held the position of Justice Minister of Zambia[14].
  • Edgar Lungu held the position of Defence Minister[15].
  • Edgar Lungu held the position of Minister of Internal Affairs[16].
  • Edgar Lungu was educated at University of Zambia[17].
  • Edgar Lungu received the Order of the Republic of Serbia[18].
  • Edgar Lungu's religion is recorded as Baptists[19].
  • Edgar Lungu is recorded as male[20].
  • Edgar Lungu's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edgar Lungu was affiliated with the Patriotic Front[22].
  • Edgar Lungu's Commons category is recorded as Edgar Lungu[23].
  • Edgar Lungu's family name is recorded as Lungu[24].
  • Edgar Lungu's given name is recorded as Edgar[25].
  • Edgar Lungu's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edgar Lungu[26].
  • Edgar Lungu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Edgar Lungu's place of birth was Ndola[2]. He was born on November 11, 1956[3].

Education

Edgar Lungu was educated at University of Zambia[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and minister[8]. Positions held include President of Zambia[12], a public office[28], in Zambia[29], founded in 1964[30]; Member of the National Assembly of Zambia[13]; Justice Minister of Zambia[14]; Defence Minister[15]; and Minister of Internal Affairs[16].

Recognition

Edgar Lungu received the Order of the Republic of Serbia[18].

Personal Life

Edgar Lungu was married to Esther Lungu[10]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[19]. He was affiliated with the Patriotic Front[22].

Death and Burial

Edgar Lungu died on June 5, 2025[5]. He passed away in Pretoria[4].

Why It Matters

Edgar Lungu ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Edgar Lungu born?

Born in Ndola[2], Edgar Lungu…

Where did Edgar Lungu die?

Edgar Lungu passed away in Pretoria[4].

Who was Edgar Lungu married to?

Edgar Lungu's spouses include Esther Lungu[10].

What did Edgar Lungu do for work?

Edgar Lungu worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and minister[8].

Where did Edgar Lungu go to school?

Edgar Lungu was educated at University of Zambia[17].

What awards did Edgar Lungu receive?

Honors received include Order of the Republic of Serbia[18].

Related Entities

Edgar Lungu lawyer Ndola Zambia

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · PaleoWolf · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edgar Chagwa Lungu'}
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, lawyer, minister
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  3. 14d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Given name → Edgar
    Sex or gender → male
    Citizenship → —
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