Joseph Kasa-Vubu, alternatively Joseph Kasavubu, was a Congolese politician who served as the first President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1960 until 1965. Wikipedia
Born: 1915, Dizi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Died: March 24, 1969 (age 54 years), Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Previous offices: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1960–1965) and President of the Republic of the Congo (1960–1965)
Party: ABAKO
Presidential term: June 30, 1960 – November 24, 1965
Children: Justine Kasa-Vubu
Graduation date: 1939
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