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Bookmark or Share- How did Patrice Lumumba die? | Britannica - Encyclopedia BritannicaFor decades, the question of how Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the newly independent Democratic Republic of the Congo, died—and the related questions of who killed him and why—were subject to much speculation. The short answer is that Lumumba was executed by a firing squad on January 17, 1961.
- Patrice Lumumba | Biography, Facts, & Death | BritannicaPatrice Lumumba was the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (June–September 1960). Forced out of office during a political crisis, he was assassinated a short time later. Learn more about Lumumba’s life and significance in this article.
- Patrice Lumumba - WikipediaHe was the leader of the Congolese National Movement (MNC) from 1958 until his assassination in 1961. Ideologically an African nationalist and pan-Africanist, he played a significant role in the transformation of the Congo from a colony of Belgium into an independent republic.
- Patrice Lumumba and Democratic Republic of CongoPatrice Lumumba was Congo's first prime minister. An advocate of pan Africanism, he inspired strong feelings of nationalism. He was born on July 2, 1925 in Onalua village, Sankuru district, Kasai province.
- The Real Story Behind Patrice Lumumba’s AssassinationIt was Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s Prime Minister, who left an impression when he rose to speak next. A slim, enigmatic man, Lumumba was the most important politician in the country, and the one...
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