Morgan Tsvangirai

@Former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Timeline and Family

Morgan Tsvangirai is the former prime minister of Zimbabwe

Mar 10, 1952

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Biography

Personal Details

  • Birthday: March 10, 1952
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean
  • Famous: Former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Harvard University, Leaders, Political Leaders, Presidents, Prime Ministers
  • Hobbies: Golf
  • Spouses: Elizabeth Macheka, Locadia Karimatsenga, Susan Tsvangirai
  • Known as: Morgan Richard Tsvangirai
  • Childrens: Edwin Tsvangirai, Garikai Tsvangirai, Millicent Tsvangirai, Rumbidzai Tsvangirai, Vimbai Tsvangirai, Vincent Tsvangirai

Morgan Tsvangirai born at

Gutu

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Birth Place

On July 10, 1979 he married Susan Nyarandzo Mhundwa. Together the couple had six children. Tragically, Susan passed away in 2009 in a car accident.

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Personal Life

Morgan Tsvangirai was born on March 10, 1952 in Gutu, Zimbabwe. His father was a mine worker, carpenter, and farmer.

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Childhood & Early Life

He attended St. Marks Goneso Primary School Hwedza. He then transferred to Chikara Primary School Gutu. For his secondary education, he attended Gokomere High School.

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Childhood & Early Life

He had eight younger brothers and sisters and the family faced financially difficulty. Because of this, as soon as he could, he left the school to seek employment to help his family.

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Childhood & Early Life

In 1972, he got his first job. He worked as a trainee weaver for Elastics & Tapes textile factory in Mutare.

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Career

In 1974, he began working at Trojan Nickel Mine. During this time he also became an active participant of the Associated Mineworkers Union.

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He continued working in the mine gaining recognition. This resulted in the Mine Workers Union electing him vice president in 1985.

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In1988, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions made him secretary-general. He was so popular and successful that he remained in this role until he resigned eleven years later due to the trade union splitting into different parties.

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In 1997 and 1998, he openly opposed President Robert Mugabe’s taxation policy. Using his position as secretary general, he led a series of strikes. At the same time, he joined the National Constitutional Assembly and served as its chairman. He strongly campaigned in favor of creating a new constitution for Zimbabwe.

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Morgan Tsvangirai has played a stellar role in bringing international attention to the human rights abuse and the ongoing dictatorship in Zimbabwe. Through his persistent efforts, he forced President Mugabe to agree on a power-sharing arrangement. However, the arrangement didn't last long.

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Major Works