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Patrice Lumumba · Life in Weeks

An independence leader who became the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His fiery speech at independence in 1960 made him a symbol of African anti-colonialism.

1925–1961 Congolese Politician 1,854 weeks (35 Years)

Patrice Lumumba: 1,854 weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

1,854
Total Weeks
12,978
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
35
Years

Key Milestones

Age 19 · Week ~988

Moved to Léopoldville and began work as a postal clerk

Age 33 · Week ~1,716

Co-founded the Mouvement National Congolais

Age 34 · Week ~1,768

Attended the All-African People's Conference in Accra

Age 35 · Week ~1,820

Became Prime Minister at the Congo's independence ceremony

Age 35 · Week ~1,820

Deposed in a coup supported by Western intelligence agencies

Age 35 · Week ~1,820

Assassinated in Katanga in a killing orchestrated by Belgian and Congolese officials

Legacy

Led the Mouvement National Congolais to victory in the Congo's first democratic elections in 1960. His vision of a united, sovereign Congo galvanized pan-African independence movements across the continent.

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