Prime Minister of Zaire1960
Raises opposition by attempting to prevent Katangas attempt to secede
Historical person
Patrice Lumumba Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Patrice Lumumba, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Zaire.
10 records1960–19619 events1 places
Chronological biography
1960
Independence of KatangaJune 1960
Lumumbas rule is marked by political disruption when the province of Katanga declares independence under Tshombe with Belgian support
Independence of ZaireJune 1960
Lumumbas rule is marked by political disruption when the province of Katanga declares independence under Tshombe with Belgian support
Rule of KatangaJune 1960
Lumumbas rule is marked by political disruption when the province of Katanga declares independence under Mouse Tshombe with Belgian support
Coup24 September 1960
Lumumba is placed under informal house arrest at the Prime Minister's residence, United Nations troops are positioned around the house to protect him. A coup endorsed by the CIA and organized by Colonel Joseph Mobutu removes Lumumba from office
1961
Assassination of Patrice Lumumba17 January 1961
Lumumba and two other comrades (Maurice Mpolo and Joseph Okito) from the Government are lined up against a tree, President Tshombe and two other ministers are present for the executions. Dismissed by the forces of Kasavubu & turned over to the Katanga regime & murdered
Death of Patrice Lumumba17 January 1961
Dismissed by the forces of Kasavubu & turned over to the Katanga regime & murdered. Belgium is later deemed to be in breach of its obligation (under United Nations Resolution 290 of 1949) to refrain from acts or threats "aimed at impairing the freedom, independence or integrity of another state"
Execution17 January 1961
Lumumba and two other comrades (Maurice Mpolo and Joseph Okito) from the Government are lined up against a tree, President Tshombe and two other ministers are present for the executions. Dismissed by the forces of Kasavubu & turned over to the Katanga regime & murdered
Independence of Zaire17 January 1961
Belgium is later deemed to be in breach of its obligation (under United Nations Resolution 290 of 1949) to refrain from acts or threats "aimed at impairing the freedom, independence or integrity of another state"
UN Resolution 29017 January 1961
Belgium is later deemed to be in breach of its obligation (under United Nations Resolution 290 of 1949) to refrain from acts or threats "aimed at impairing the freedom, independence or integrity of another state"
Titles and roles
Prime Minister of Zaire
Record provenance
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