Patrice Lumumba's Death
Born (Birthday) July 2, 1925
Death Date January 17, 1961
Age of Death 35 years
Cause of Death Assassination
Profession World Leader
The world leader Patrice Lumumba died at the age of 35. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
After founding the Mouvement National Congolais political party, this fighter for Congolese independence from Belgian rule became the Republic of the Congo’s first Prime Minister to be elected through a democratic process. He was killed months later, after a military coup seized power.
His marriage to Pauline Opangu Lumumba resulted in five children, including a son, Guy-Patrice Lumumba, who pursued a political career.