Levy Mwanawasa
former President of Zambia (1948-2008)
Levy Patrick Mwanawasa (September 3, 1948 – August 19, 2008)[1] was a Zambian politician. He was the President of Zambia from January 2002 until his death of a stroke in 2008.
Levy Patrick Mwanawasa | |
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![]() Mwanawasa on 16 March 2006. | |
3rd President of Zambia | |
In office 2 January 2002 – 19 August 2008 | |
Vice President | Enoch Kavindele Nevers Mumba Lupando Mwape Rupiah Banda |
Preceded by | Frederick Chiluba |
Succeeded by | Rupiah Banda |
Personal details | |
Born | Mufulira, Northern Rhodesia | 3 September 1948
Died | 19 August 2008 Paris, France | (aged 59)
Political party | MMD |
Spouse(s) | Maureen Mwanawasa |
Children | 7 |
Profession | Lawyer |
References
change- ↑ "BBC NEWS - Zambia's president dies in France". 19 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
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