Fred Rwigyema
Rwandan military officer and politician (1957–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fred Gisa Rwigema (also sometimes spelled Rwigyema; born Emmanuel Gisa; 10 April 1957 – 2 October 1990) was a Rwandan politician and military officer. He was the founder of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), a political and military force formed by Rwandan Tutsi exile descendants of those forced to leave the country after the 1959 Hutu Revolution.
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Born | (1957-04-10)10 April 1957 Gitarama, Rwanda |
Died | 2 October 1990(1990-10-02) (aged 33) Matimba Hill, Rwanda |
Cause of death | Killed in action (KIA) |
Resting place | Remera Heroes Cemetery, Kigali |
Spouse | Jeannette Rwigema |
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Years of service | 1976–1990 |
Rank | Major General |
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