Military · Politics · Media · 1930–1997
Mobutu Sese Seko — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 14 October 1930 · Died: 7 September 1997 · Age at death: 66
How old was Mobutu Sese Seko when he died?
Mobutu Sese Seko died aged 66. He was born on 14 October 1930 and died on 7 September 1997.
Long-term military dictator and President of Zaire
Did you know?He was well known for his signature leopard-skin hat and for always carrying a wooden cane topped with a carved eagle.
Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu wa za Banga ( mə-BOO-too SESS-ay SEK-oh; born Joseph-Désiré Mobutu; 14 October 1930 – 7 September 1997), often shortened to Mobutu Sese Seko or Mobutu and also known by his initials MSS, was a Congolese politician and military officer who was the first and only president of Zaire from…
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- Age at death
- 66
- Would be
- 96
- Years since death
- 29
- Born
- October 14, 1930 · Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Died
- September 7, 1997
- Cause of death
- Prostate cancer
- Nationality
- Zairean
- Known for
- Military, Politics, Media
Family
- Spouses
- Bobi Ladawa Mobutu, Marie-Antoinette Gbiatibwa Gogbe Mobutu
- Child
- Nzanga Mobutu
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- Would-be age todayMobutu Sese Seko would be 96 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryMobutu Sese Seko's 97th birthday is in 354 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!97th
- Death anniversaryThe 30th anniversary of Mobutu Sese Seko's death is in 317 days. A moment to remember their legacy.30th
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