Grégoire Kayibanda President

Grégoire Kayibanda (May 1, 1924 – December 15, 1976) 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.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 01, 1924
Birth place
Tare Rwanda
Nationality
Rwanda
Date of deathDecember 15, 1976

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party
Parmehutu
successor

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