Laurent-Désiré Kabila

former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1939-2001)
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Laurent-Désiré Kabila

Summary

Laurent-Désiré Kabila is a human[1]. Born in Moba[2], he… he was born on +1939-11-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kinshasa[4]. He died on +2001-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (966 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moba[2], Laurent-Désiré Kabila…
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila was born in Likasi[8].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila died in Kinshasa[4].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila was born on +1939-11-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila died on +2001-01-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Mausoleum of Laurent-Désiré Kabila[9].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila was married to Sifa Mahanya[10].
  • A child of Laurent-Désiré Kabila was Joseph Kabila[11].
  • A child of Laurent-Désiré Kabila was Aimée Kabila Mulengela[12].
  • A child of Laurent-Désiré Kabila was Jaynet Kabila[13].
  • A child of Laurent-Désiré Kabila was Zoé Kabila[14].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila held citizenship in Democratic Republic of the Congo[15].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila worked as a politician[6].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila's field of work was politics[16].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila held the position of President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo[17].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila was educated at University of Dar es Salaam[18].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila's education included a stint at University of Belgrade[19].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila was educated at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[20].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila received the National Order of the Leopard[21].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila's image is recorded as Visit of Laurent Désiré Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the EC (cropped).jpg[23].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila is recorded as male[24].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila was affiliated with the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo[26].
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila was affiliated with the Party of the People's Revolution[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Moba[2], a human settlement[28], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[29] and Likasi[8], a big city[30], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[31]. Laurent-Désiré Kabila was born on +1939-11-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Dar es Salaam[18], a public university[32], in Tanzania[33], founded in 1970[34]; University of Belgrade[19], a public university[35], in Serbia[36], founded in 1808[37], headquartered in Belgrade[38]; and University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[20], a faculty[39], in Serbia[40], founded in 1838[41].

Career and Affiliations

Laurent-Désiré Kabila's professions included politician[6]. His field of work was politics[16]. He held the position of President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo[17].

Recognition

Laurent-Désiré Kabila received the National Order of the Leopard[21].

Personal Life

Laurent-Désiré Kabila was married to Sifa Mahanya[10]. Children include Joseph Kabila[11], a politician[42], b. 1971[43], of Democratic Republic of the Congo[44], awarded the Order of the Republic of Serbia[45]; Aimée Kabila Mulengela[12], a politician[46], 1976–2008[47], of Democratic Republic of the Congo[48]; Jaynet Kabila[13], a politician[49], b. 1971[50], of Democratic Republic of the Congo[51]; and Zoé Kabila[14], a politician[52], b. 1979[53], of Democratic Republic of the Congo[54]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22]. Political affiliations include Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo[26], a political organization[55], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[56], founded in 1996[57]; Party of the People's Revolution[27], a political party[58], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[59], founded in 1967[60], headquartered in Kinshasa[61]; and independent politician[62], a parliamentary grouping[63].

Death and Burial

Laurent-Désiré Kabila died on +2001-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kinshasa[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[64]. Burial took place at Mausoleum of him[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Laurent-Désiré Kabila include Order of the National Heroes Kabila-Lumumba[65], a state order[66], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[67], founded in 2002[68].

Why It Matters

Laurent-Désiré Kabila ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (966 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Entities named for him include Order of the National Heroes Kabila-Lumumba[65], a state order[66], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[67], founded in 2002[68].

FAQs

Where was Laurent-Désiré Kabila born?

Laurent-Désiré Kabila's place of birth was Moba[2].

Where did Laurent-Désiré Kabila die?

Laurent-Désiré Kabila passed away in Kinshasa[4].

Who was Laurent-Désiré Kabila married to?

Laurent-Désiré Kabila's spouses include Sifa Mahanya[10].

What did Laurent-Désiré Kabila do for work?

Laurent-Désiré Kabila worked as politician[6].

Where did Laurent-Désiré Kabila go to school?

Laurent-Désiré Kabila was educated at University of Dar es Salaam[18], University of Belgrade[19], and University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[20].

What awards did Laurent-Désiré Kabila receive?

Honors received include National Order of the Leopard[21].

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