Robert Mugabe
Politician and 2nd President of Zimbabwe
Born
February 21st, 1924
101 years ago
Died
September 6th, 2019
5 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Zimbabwe
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Served as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and then as President of Zimbabwe from 1987 to 2017. Played a significant role in the country's liberation struggle and post-colonial governance. Introduced policies that aimed at redistributing land from white farmers to black Zimbabweans, which sparked controversy and led to economic decline. His administration was marked by allegations of human rights violations and electoral fraud.
Led Zimbabwean independence movement
Served as Prime Minister and then President
Implemented controversial land reform policies
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