When was Sam Nujoma born?

Sam Nujoma was born on 1929-05-12.

What events was Sam Nujoma involved in?

Namibian political figure (born 1933)

Sam Nujoma had a position held connection with President of SWAPO.

Sam Nujoma had a award received connection with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize.

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Born — Life — 1929-05-12
Sam Nujoma was born on 1929-05-12.
Married Kovambo Nujoma — Family — 1956-05-06
Namibian political figure (born 1933)
Began serving as President of SWAPO — Career — 1960-04-19
Sam Nujoma had a position held connection with President of SWAPO.
Received Order of Friendship — Recognition — 1989-04-28
Czechoslovak decoration
Received Indira Gandhi Peace Prize — Recognition — 1990
Sam Nujoma had a award received connection with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize.
Began serving as President of the Republic of Namibia — Career — 1990-03-21
head of state and government of Namibia
Received honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia — Recognition — 1998
Sam Nujoma had a award received connection with honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.
Stopped serving as President of the Republic of Namibia — Career — 2005-03-21
head of state and government of Namibia
Stopped serving as President of SWAPO — Career — 2007-11-29
Sam Nujoma had a position held connection with President of SWAPO.
Studied at University of Namibia — Education — 2009-01-01
public university in Windhoek, Namibia
Marriage to Kovambo Nujoma ended — Family — 2025-01-01
Namibian political figure (born 1933)
Died — Life — 2025-02-08
Sam Nujoma died on 2025-02-08.