Levy Mwanawasa

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Levy Patrick Mwanawasa

Mwanawasa on 16 March 2006.

3rd President of Zambia

In office
2 January 2002 – 19 August 2008

Vice President Enoch Kavindele

Nevers Mumba

Lupando Mwape

Rupiah Banda

Preceded by Frederick Chiluba

Succeeded by Rupiah Banda

Vice President of Zambia

 In office
2 January 1992 – 22 November 1994

President Frederick Chiluba

Preceded by Position vacant

Succeeded by Godfrey Miyanda

Personal details

Born 3 September 1948

Mufulira, Zambia

Died 19 August 2008 (aged 59)

Paris, France

Political party MMD

Spouse(s) Maureen Mwanawasa

Children 7

Profession Lawyer

Levy Patrick Mwanawasa (3 September 1948 – 19 August 2008) was the third Republican
President of Zambia. He ruled the country from January 2002 until his death in August 2008.
Mwanawasa is credited for having initiated a campaign to rid the corruption situation in Zambia
during his term.[1]
Prior to Mwanwasa's election, he served as vice-president from 1992 to 1994 whilst an elected
Member of Parliament of ChifubuConstituency.