Levy Mwanawasa

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Former President of Zambia (1948-2008)

PoliticiansLived 1948 to 2008 · aged 59

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Levy Patrick Mwanawasa

Levy Mwanawasa meeting with IMF Director Rodrigo Rato in 2006

United States First Lady Laura Bush (L) with President Levy Mwanawasa (center) and his wife, First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa in 2007

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2008Order of the Republic of The Gambia

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SpouseMaureen Mwanawasa

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About this person

Levy Patrick Mwanawasa was a Zambian politician who served as the third president of Zambia. He served as president from January 2002 until his death in August 2008. Mwanawasa is credited with having initiated a campaign to rid the corruption situation in Zambia during his term. Prior to Mwanawasa's election, he served as the fourth vice-president of Zambia from November 1991 to July 1994, whilst an elected Member of Parliament of Chifubu Constituency.