When is Patrice Lumumba's birthday?

Patrice Lumumba's birthday is July 2. He was born on July 2, 1925 in Katakokombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

How old was Patrice Lumumba when he died?

Patrice Lumumba died on January 17, 1961, aged 35.

Who shares a birthday with Patrice Lumumba?

Famous people who share Patrice Lumumba's July 2 birthday include Hermann Hesse, Wisława Szymborska, Imelda Marcos, William Henry Bragg and Lindsay Lohan.

Politics · Activism · 1925–1961

Patrice Lumumba — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 2 July 1925 · Died: 17 January 1961 · Age: 35

Independence leader who became the first Prime Minister of the Congo in 1960 and was murdered the following year

Did you know?He worked as a postal clerk and a travelling beer salesman before becoming a central figure in the Congolese independence movement.

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Date of birth2 July 1925
Date of death17 January 1961
Age at death35
Cause of deathExecution by shooting
NationalityCongolese
BirthplaceKatakokombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Occupationrevolutionary, founder, politician

Editor's Take:

Patrice Lumumba was the first prime minister of the independent Congo. A former postal clerk, he founded the Congolese National Movement and campaigned for a united country. At the independence ceremony in June 1960 he gave a fiery speech condemning Belgian colonial rule, in front of the Belgian king. Within weeks the army mutinied and the mineral-rich Katanga province broke away. He was deposed, arrested and handed over to his enemies. In January 1961 he was shot. Belgium later admitted moral responsibility.

Key Milestones

1958: MNC – founded
1960: Independence – speech
1960: Deposed – September
2022: Remains – returned

Patrice Émery Lumumba ( pə-TREESS luu-MUUM-bə; born Isaïe Tasumbu Tawosa; 2 July 1925 – 17 January 1961) was a Congolese politician, independence leader and revolutionary who served as the first prime minister of the First Congolese Republic (modern day Democratic Republic of the Congo) from June until September 1960,…

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Patrice Lumumba: Congo's Independence Leader

Congolese politician, 1925–1961

Patrice Lumumba was born in Katakokombe on 2 July 1925.

He founded the Congolese National Movement.

He became prime minister in June 1960.

He was killed on 17 January 1961.

Career highlights

1958MNC: founded
1960Independence: speech
1960Deposed: September
1961Murdered: Katanga
2022Remains: returned

Did you know?A tooth, his only remains, was returned to his family in 2022.

Would be: 101
Age at death: 35
Years since death: 65

Family

Spouse: Pauline Opango
Children: François Lumumba, Guy-Patrice Lumumba, Juliane Amato Lumumba, Roland Lumumba

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When is Patrice Lumumba's birthday?: Patrice Lumumba's birthday is July 2. He was born on July 2, 1925 in Katakokombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
How old was Patrice Lumumba when he died?: Patrice Lumumba died on January 17, 1961, aged 35.
Who shares a birthday with Patrice Lumumba?: Famous people who share Patrice Lumumba's July 2 birthday include Hermann Hesse, Wisława Szymborska, Imelda Marcos, William Henry Bragg and Lindsay Lohan.

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