Abel Muzorewa
Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa (14 April 1925 – 8 April 2010), also commonly referred to as Bishop Muzorewa, was a Zimbabwean bishop and politician who served as the first and only Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia from the Internal Settlement to the Lancaster House Agreement in 1979. A United Methodist Church bishop and nationalist leader, he held office for only a few months.
Abel Muzorewa | |
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Muzorewa in 1978 | |
| Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia | |
| In office 1 June 1979 – 18 April 1980 | |
| President | Josiah Zion Gumede |
| Preceded by | Ian Smith (of Rhodesia) |
| Succeeded by | Robert Mugabe (of Zimbabwe) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa 14 April 1925 Umtali, Manicaland, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
| Died | 8 April 2010 (aged 84) Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Political party | United African National Council |
| Spouse | Maggie Muzorewa |
| Profession | Clergy |
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