Michael Sata
Michael Chilufya Sata (6 July 1937 – 28 October 2014) was a Zambian politician. He was the fifth President of Zambia. He served as president from 23 September 2011 until his death on 28 October 2014.
Michael Sata | |
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| 5th President of Zambia | |
| In office 23 September 2011 – 28 October 2014 | |
| Vice President | Guy Scott |
| Preceded by | Rupiah Banda |
| Succeeded by | Guy Scott (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1937 Mpika, Northern Rhodesia |
| Died | 28 October 2014 (aged 77) London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | Patriotic Front (2001–2014) MMD (1991–2001) UNIP (Before 1991) |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Kaseba |
| Children | 8[1] |
| Occupation | Police officer and trade unionist |
| Nickname(s) | King Cobra |
| Website | Michael Sata on Facebook |
Sata died in London, England, aged 77 on 28 October 2014.[2][3]
References
- ↑ BARIYO, NICHOLAS (29 October 2014). "Zambia President Michael Sata Dies". WSJ. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ Clement Malambo (29 October 2014). "President Michael Sata Has Died". Zambia Reports. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ "Zambian President Michael Sata dies in London", BBC News - Africa, 29 October 2014.