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Fred Rwigyema Biography and Timeline

Follow Fred Rwigyema through 4 dated historical records for Rwanda.

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Fred Rwigyema, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1990

1 October 1990

RPF Invasion of Rwanda

Major General · RPF Commander · Rwanda-Uganda border · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Leads the RPF invasion from Uganda into Rwanda.

Role range: 1990-1994

1 October 1990

Rwandan Civil War Begins

Major General · RPF Commander · Rwanda-Uganda border · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

The attack begins the Rwandan civil war.

Role range: 1990-1994

2 October 1990

Death of Fred Rwigyema

Major General · RPF Commander · Rwanda · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Is killed shortly after the RPF invasion begins.

Role range: 1990-1994

2 October 1990

RPF Commander Killed

Major General · RPF Commander · Rwanda · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

His death creates an immediate leadership crisis in the RPF.

Role range: 1990-1994

Records, sources and methodology

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