born Nov. 10, 1919, Musumba, Belgian Congo
died June 29, 1969, Algiers, Alg.
President of the secessionist African state of Katanga (1960–63) and premier of the united Congo Republic (1964–65).
After losing national elections to Joseph Kasavubu 's government but was dismissed in 1965. See also {{link=Mobutu Sese Seko">Mobutu Sese Seko .