Laurent-Désiré Kabila President

Laurent-Désiré Kabila (About this sound pronunciation ) (November 27, 1939 – January 16, 2001), or simply Laurent Kabila, was President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from May 17, 1997, when he overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko, until his assassination by one of his bodyguards on January 18, 2001. He was succeeded by his son Joseph eight days later.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 27, 1939
Birth place	Belgian Congo , Moba Democratic Republic of the Congo
Religion	Anglicanism
Date of death	January 16, 2001
Place of death	Kinshasa , Democratic Republic of the Congo
Education	University of Dar es Salaam
Spouse	Laurent-Désiré Kabila
Children	Joseph Kabila
Profession	Rebellion , List of heads of state of the Democratic Republic of the Congo