Jeremiah Chirau, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Zimbabwean politician
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Place of Birth: Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
About Jeremiah Chirau
- Chief Jeremiah Sikireta Chirau, ICD (6 June 1923 – 27 January 1985) was a notable figure among (Southern) Rhodesia's chiefs, and during the UDI he became the only leader of the Zimbabwe United People's Organisation (ZUPO), a party largely comprising chiefs. Born near Makonde, he was awarded a medal for service in World War II.
- A staunch traditionalist, he was well versed in African customary law.
- In 1961 he was appointed acting chief, and eventually rose to chiefship of the communal lands of the Chirau people.
- Elected to the Council of Chiefs, he became its president in 1973, a position he held until his death.
- He entered politics in 1970 when he was elected into the Senate.
- He formed ZUPO in 1978 and was a signatory to the Internal Settlement.
- ZUPO contested the resulting elections but failed to win any seats and was subsequently disbanded.
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