Born in Onalua in the Belgian Congo, later becoming a leading nationalist and the country's first prime minister.
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Historical person
Patrice Lumumba Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Patrice Lumumba, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Democratic Republic of the Congo.
3 records1925–19603 events3 places
Chronological biography
1925
Birth of Patrice Amery Lumumba2 July 1925
1959
Arrest after Stanleyville Disturbances1959
Belgian authorities arrest Lumumba after disturbances in Stanleyville and later sentence him to imprisonment.
1960
Congo Independence30 June 1960
Serves as prime minister as the Congo becomes independent from Belgium on 30 June 1960.
Titles and roles
Prime Minister of Congo
Record provenance
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