Ian Smith

Prime Minister of Rhodesia

Ian Smith - Prime Minister of Rhodesia
Born

April 8th, 1919
106 years ago

Died

November 20th, 2007
17 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Zimbabwe

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Served as the first Prime Minister of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1979, leading the country during its Unilateral Declaration of Independence from Britain. Played a crucial role in the Rhodesian Bush War, a conflict between the white-minority government and black nationalist movements. Advocated for minority rule and resistance against majority governance and was involved in negotiations that ultimately led to the end of white-minority rule. After leaving office, resided in South Africa.

Declared independence from Britain in 1965

Led Rhodesia during the Bush War

Negotiated with nationalist movements

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