Samuel Parirenyatwa
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Tichafa Samuel Parirenyatwa (17 July 1927 ā 14 August 1962)[1] was Zimbabwe's first trained black physician, medical doctor and the first vice-president of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU). He rose to prominence during ZAPU's political struggle against the colonial administration in Southern Rhodesia.
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Dr Samuel Parirenyatwa | |
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First Vice-President of ZAPU | |
In office January 1962 ā August 1962 | |
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Born | Tichafa Samuel Parirenyatwa (1927-07-17)17 July 1927 Rusape, Southern Rhodesia |
Died | 14 August 1962(1962-08-14) (aged 35) Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia |
Political party | Zimbabwe African People's Union |
Spouse | Sibongile Yeni |
Children | David Parirenyatwa |
Alma mater | Fort Hare University University of Witwatersrand |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Physician |
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