Vitalis Zvinavashe
Former Zimbabwean military officer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vitalis Musungwa Gava Zvinavashe (27 September 1943 – 10 March 2009) was a Zimbabwean general officer, politician and the first commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces "ZDF". Zvinavashe had modest academic credentials but was renowned among Zimbabwe’s military circles as a strategist.
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Vitalis Zvinavashe | |
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Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces | |
In office July 1994 – December 2003 | |
President | Robert Mugabe |
Preceded by | Solomon Mujuru |
Succeeded by | Constantino Chiwenga |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-09-23)23 September 1943 Southern Rhodesia |
Died | 11 March 2009(2009-03-11) (aged 65) Manyame Military Hospital |
Resting place | National Heroes Acre |
Nationality | Zimbabwean |
Political party | ZANU-PF (Until 2008) |
Spouse | Margaret Zvinavashe |
Residence(s) | Masvingo, Zimbabwe |
Occupation | Politician, Nationalist |
Profession | Soldier, Military Commander |
Nickname | Fox-Gava[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Zimbabwe |
Branch/service | Zimbabwe National Army Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army |
Rank | General |
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