Peter Mutharika
President of Malawi
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Malawi
Born
July 18, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, minister, lawyer
MalawiBorn in Zomba
1940
Born in Zomba (1940-07-18)
2011
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (2011–2012)
2014
PositionPresident of Malawi (2014–2020)
2014
PositionMinister of Defence (2014–2020)
2025
PositionPresident of Malawi
Present
Age ~86
About
Arthur Peter Mutharika is a Malawian politician and lawyer who has been the seventh president of Malawi since 2025. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the younger brother of the third president, Bingu wa Mutharika, he served as the fifth president from 2014 to 2020 and has also been leading the DPP since 2012.
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Who is Peter Mutharika?+
Arthur Peter Mutharika is a Malawian politician and lawyer who has been the seventh president of Malawi since 2025. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the younger brother of the third president, Bingu wa Mutharika, he served as the fifth president from 2014 to 2020 and has also b
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Mutharika born?+
Peter Mutharika was born on July 18, 1940.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Peter
Peter — July 18, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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