Levy Mwanawasa Politician

Levy Patrick Mwanawasa (3 September 1948 – 19 August 2008) was the third Republican President of Zambia. He ruled the country from January 2002 until his death in August 2008. He is credited for having initiated a campaign to rid the country of corruption. Prior to his election, Mwanawasa served as vice-president from 1991 to 1994 whilst an elected Member of Parliament for Chifubu Constituency.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 03, 1948
Birth place	Northern Rhodesia , Mufulira , Zambia
Religion	Baptists Southern Baptist Convention
Date of death	August 19, 2008
Place of death	Paris , France
Spouse	Maureen Mwanawasa
Profession	Lawyer