Levy Mwanawasa
Levy Mwanawasa | |
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Mwanawasa in 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 |
| 4th Vice-President of Zambia | |
| In office 7 November 1991 – 3 July 1994 | |
| President | Frederick Chiluba |
| Preceded by | Office restored |
| Succeeded by | Godfrey Miyanda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 September 1948 Mufulira, Loangwa, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) |
| Died | 19 August 2008 (aged 59) Clamart, France |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Resting place | Embassy Park 15°25′19″S 28°18′34″E / 15.421884°S 28.309314°E |
| Political party | MMD |
| Spouse | Maureen Mwanawasa |
| Children | 7 |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Levy Patrick Mwanawasa (3 September 1948 – 19 August 2008) was 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.