Sylvestre Nsanzimana
Sylvestre Nsanzimana (5 January 1936 – 1999[1]) born in Gikongoro Province, Rwanda[2] served as Prime Minister of Rwanda[3] from 12 October 1991 to 2 April 1992. He belonged to the National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development and previously served as minister of justice in the government of Juvénal Habyarimana. He stepped down as prime minister following the refusal of opposition parties to take part in the government.[4]
Sylvestre Nsanzimana | |
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| Prime Minister of Rwanda | |
| Succeeded by | Dismas Nsengiyaremye |
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| Born | 5 January 1936 Gikongoro, Rwanda, (now Gikongoro, Nyamagabe, Rwanda) |
| Died | 1999 (aged 62–63) Belgium |
| Nationality | Rwandese |
| Political party | National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development |
| Spouse(s) | Lea Nsanzimana |
| Children | 4 |
Other works
He also served as Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1969 to 1971.He was also a director at a university.
Personal Life and Family
Sylvestre Nsanzimana was married. He had 4 children, the first being a son and the last a daughter. With his family, they lived for over 10 years in Ethiopia where the children schooled in Lycée Guébré-Mariam and returned to Rwanda. His wife died of illness in 1988. He died in 1999 of illness in Belgium at the age of 64. In September 2005,his son had a daughter and in March 2012 a son - both in Brussels, Belgium. Nsanzimana currently has his 4 children and 2 grandchildren.
References
- "Rwanda -- History". East Africa Living Encyclopedia. University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- M. Lentz, Harris (4 February 2014). Heads of States and Governments Since 1945. Routledge. p. 666. ISBN 9781134264902.
| Preceded by Post Abolished |
Prime Minister of Rwanda October 12, 1991 – April 2, 1992 |
Succeeded by Dismas Nsengiyaremye |
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