Laurent-Désiré Kabila
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Summary
Laurent-Désiré Kabila was born on November 27, 1939[1], in Moba[2]. He died on January 16, 2001[3], in Kinshasa[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,816 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Likasi[7]
- Place of burial: Mausoleum of Laurent-Désiré Kabila[8]
- Spouse: Sifa Mahanya[9]
- Child: Joseph Kabila[10], Aimée Kabila Mulengela[11], Jaynet Kabila[12], Zoé Kabila[13]
- Country of citizenship: Democratic Republic of the Congo[14]
- Field of work: politics[15]
- Position held: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo[16]
- Educated at: University of Dar es Salaam[17], University of Belgrade[18], University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[19]
- Award received: National Order of the Leopard[20]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo[23], Party of the People's Revolution[24], independent politician[25]
- Commons category: Laurent-Désiré Kabila[26]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[27]
- Participated in conflict: Congo Crisis[28], Simba Rebellion[29], First Congo War[30], Second Congo War[31]
- Given name: Laurent[32]
- Manner of death: homicide[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[34], SourceWatch List of Dictators[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Name in native language: Laurent-Désiré Kabila[37]
- Different from: Kabila[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Laurent-Désiré Kabila include Order of the National Heroes Kabila-Lumumba[39], a state order[40], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[41], founded in 2002[42].
Why It Matters
Laurent-Désiré Kabila has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Order of the National Heroes Kabila-Lumumba[39], a state order[40], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[41], founded in 2002[42].
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[9].
What did Laurent-Désiré Kabila do for work?
Laurent-Désiré Kabila worked as a politician[5].
Where did Laurent-Désiré Kabila go to school?
Laurent-Désiré Kabila was educated at University of Dar es Salaam[17], University of Belgrade[18], and University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[19].
What awards did Laurent-Désiré Kabila receive?
Honors received include National Order of the Leopard[20].