Edgar Lungu
President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 (1956–2025)
1956 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 (1956–2025)
Born
November 11, 1956
Died
2025 (age ~69)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician, minister
ZambiaBorn in NdolaDied in Pretoria
1956
Born in Ndola (1956-11-11)
2011
PositionMember of the National Assembly of Zambia (2011–2015)
2012
PositionMinister of Internal Affairs (2012–2013)
2013
PositionDefence Minister (2013–2015)
2014
PositionJustice Minister of Zambia (2014–2015)
2015
PositionPresident of Zambia (2015–2021)
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Edgar Chagwa Lungu was a Zambian politician who served as the sixth president of Zambia from 26 January 2015 to 24 August 2021.
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Who is Edgar Lungu?+
Edgar Chagwa Lungu was a Zambian politician who served as the sixth president of Zambia from 26 January 2015 to 24 August 2021.
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Lungu born?+
Edgar Lungu was born on November 11, 1956.
When did Edgar Lungu die?+
Edgar Lungu died in 2025, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — November 11, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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— a journalist
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