Solomon Mujuru

Politician

Birthday May 1, 1949

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Zimbabwe

DEATH DATE Aug 15, 2011 (62)

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About

Zimbabwean military officer and politician who led Robert Mugabe's forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. He died of suspicious circumstances in 2011.

Before Fame

He implored guerrillas to accept Robert Mugabe as their leader and led them during the Rhodesian Bush War.

Trivia

He became a Member of Parliament for Chikomba after his military career.

Family Life

He married Joyce Mujuru, who was elected Vice-President of Zimbabwe in 2004.

Associated With

He was placed under house arrest for attempting to oust Robert Mugabe.