Robert Mugabe
F- Birthday
- February 21, 1924
- Age
- 101
- Height
- 5'7" (170 cm)
- Net Worth
- $10M
About
Robert Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as the leader of Zimbabwe for over three decades. He was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and then President from 1987 until he was ousted in a coup in 2017. Mugabe's rule was marked by both initial successes in education and healthcare and later by authoritarianism, economic decline, and human rights abuses. He remains a controversial figure in Zimbabwean history.
Career Timeline
ZANU Co-Founder
Co-founds the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU).
Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
Becomes the first Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.
President of Zimbabwe
Becomes President of Zimbabwe.
Controversial Land Reforms
Implements controversial land reforms, leading to economic decline.
Disputed Election
Wins a disputed presidential election amidst violence and accusations of fraud.
Ousted in a Coup
Ousted in a military coup, ending his long rule.
