Laurent Kabila
former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1939-2001)
1939 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1939-2001)
Born
November 27, 1939
Died
2001 (age ~62)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician
Democratic Republic of the CongoBorn in MobaDied in Kinshasa
1939
Born in Moba (1939-11-27)
1997
PositionPresident of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997–2001)
2001
Died in Kinshasa
About
Laurent-Désiré Kabila usually known as Laurent Kabila or Kabila the Father, was a Congolese rebel and politician who served as the third president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1997 until his assassination in 2001.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Laurent Kabila?+
Laurent-Désiré Kabila usually known as Laurent Kabila or Kabila the Father, was a Congolese rebel and politician who served as the third president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1997 until his assassination in 2001.
What does the name Laurent mean?+
The name Laurent means "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is of French origin.
When was Laurent Kabila born?+
Laurent Kabila was born on November 27, 1939.
When did Laurent Kabila die?+
Laurent Kabila died in 2001, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence
The name Laurent is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Laurent
Laurent Gbagbo
4th President of Ivory Coast
Laurent Fabius
87th Prime Minister of France (born 1946)
Laurent Blanc
French football manager (born 1965)
Laurent Koscielny
French footballer (born 1985)
Laurent Lucien Bonaparte
French noble, biologist, politician and art collector (1803–1857)
Laurent Schwartz
French mathematician (1915-2002)
Laurent — November 27, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
Would you name your baby Laurent?
Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Actions