Dominique Mbonyumutwa
Rwanda
Dominique Mbonyumutwa was a Rwandan politician.
Professional Information
Professional Areas:
Government
Position:
President
Working primarily in:
Rwanda
Description of Work:
Dominique Mbonyumutwa served as the first (provisional) President of Rwanda, from January 28 to October 26, 1961, immediately following the abolition of the Rwandan monarchy when King Kigeri V of Rwanda was visiting other nations while conducting international relations.
Mbonyumutwa was of Hutu ethnicity. He was succeeded as president by Grégoire Kayibanda. He died in 1986.
Biographical Information
Dominique Mbonyumutwa
(At a Glance)
Gender: male
Place of Origin: Rwanda
