Dominique Mbonyumutwa

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Dominique Mbonyumutwa was a Rwandan politician. He served as the first (provisional) President of Rwanda, from January 28 to October 26, 1961, immediately following the abolition of the Rwandan monarchy when King Kigeri V of Rwanda was visiting other nations while conducting international relations.

Mbonyumutwa was of Hutu ethnicity. He was succeeded as president by Grégoire Kayibanda. He died in 1986.

Preceded by
King Kigeri V of Rwanda
President of Rwanda
October 26, 1961July 5, 1973
Succeeded by
Grégoire Kayibanda
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