Tanzanian statesman and president (198595), born in Zanzibar, E Tanzania. He trained as a teacher on the island and in Britain, before returning to hold progressively important posts in teaching. He then joined the ministry of education and, after working in a trading corporation on the mainland, entered the government of Julius Nyerere. He held a variety of ministerial and ambassadorial posts until, in 1985, he succeeded Nyerere as president of the United Republic of Tanzania. In 1990 he also succeeded him as Chairman of the ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi.
| Ali Hassan Mwinyi | |
| 2nd President of Tanzania | |
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In office November 5, 1985 – November 23, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Julius Nyerere |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Mkapa |
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May 8, 1925 Zanzibar |
| Political party | CCM |
| Spouse | Siti Mwinyi |
Ali Hassan Mwinyi (born May 8, 1925, on the island of Zanzibar) was the president of the United Republic of Tanzania from 1985 to 1995.
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Preceded by: Julius Nyerere |
President of Tanzania 1985-1995 |
Succeeded by: Benjamin Mkapa |
| Presidents of Tanzania | |
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| Julius Nyerere • Ali Hassan Mwinyi • Benjamin Mkapa • Jakaya Kikwete |
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