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Sam Nujoma (née Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma)
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Memorial Page for Sam Nujoma (née Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma)

May 12, 1929 – Feb 8, 2025(95 years)Died in:Windhoek, Namibia

President of Namibia from 1990 to 2005

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Biography

Children

4

Religion

Lutheranism

Burial Place

Heroes' Acre

Awards(6)

Indira Gandhi Peace PrizeOrder of the WelwitschiaOrder of Good HopeGrand Collar of the Order of Libertyhonorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of RussiaOrder of the Companions of O. R. Tambo

Spouse(1)

Kovambo Nujoma

Education(2)

University of NamibiaNamibia University of Science and Technology

Sam Nujoma (* May 12, 1929 in Ongandjera; † February 8, 2025 in Windhoek) was a president of Namibia from 1990 to 2005. He was 95 years old. He was married to Kovambo Nujoma. He had 4 children. His education included University of Namibia and Namibia University of Science and Technology. His faith was Lutheranism. He received 6 awards, including Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, Order of the Welwitschia. He was buried at Heroes' Acre.

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Born in Namibia

1929

Married Kovambo Nujoma

1956

until 2025

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

1990

honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

1998

Died in Windhoek, Namibia

2025

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Sam Nujoma (née Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma). Forever remembered.