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Gerard Soete
1920-01-29 – 2000-06-19
Life & Legacy
Gerard Soete (29 January 1920 – 9 June 2000) was a Belgian officer in the colonial police of Congo, author, and teacher. One year before his death, in 1999, it became known that he was involved in the murder, dismemberment and disposal of the body of Patrice Lumumba (alongside his brother) in the aftermath of their assassination.
Occupation & Career
writer, gendarme, teacher, colonial administrator
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5102713 — wikidata View source
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