Politicians who died on September 7

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on September 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1997 Mobutu Sese Seko

  Mobutu Sese Seko was the long-standing president of Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), who ruled from 1965 to 1997 and became...