Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Josiah Zion Gumede Biography and Timeline

Follow Josiah Zion Gumede through 1 dated historical records for Zimbabwe.

Josiah Zion Gumede, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1979–1979Years on this page

1979

Appointment as President of Zimbabwe Rhodesia

President of Zimbabwe Rhodesia · Salisbury · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Gumede becomes ceremonial President under the Internal Settlement constitution.

Role range: 1979-1979

Records, sources and methodology

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