Grégoire Kayibanda

Politician

1924 – 1976

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Who was Grégoire Kayibanda?

Grégoire Kayibanda was the first elected and second President of Rwanda. He led Rwanda's struggle for independence from Belgium, and replaced the Tutsi monarchy with a republican form of government. He asserted Hutu majority power.

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Born
May 1, 1924
Tare, Rwanda
Also known as
  • Gregoire Kayibanda
Nationality
  • Rwanda
Died
Dec 15, 1976

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on July 23, 2013

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