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Canaan Banana
ModernPoliticianZimbabwe1936 — ?
First president of independent Zimbabwe.
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Quick Facts
Born
1936
Country
Zimbabwe
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)48
Political (20%)31
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)35
Leadership (15%)31
Strategy (15%)42
Total Score38.4
Canaan Banana — Complete Timeline
1980 AD
Elected President of ZimbabwePolitical Action◆ Major
Canaan Banana was elected as the first President of independent Zimbabwe, a largely ceremonial role. He served as head of state while Robert Mugabe was Prime Minister.
PresidencyIndependence
Impact: national
1999 AD
Convicted of Sodomy and Sexual AssaultOther◆ Major
Banana was convicted on 11 counts of sodomy and sexual assault, committed against his male bodyguards and employees. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, though he served only 18 months.
ConvictionSexual AssaultScandal
Impact: nationaldestructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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