The president of Zimbabwe Rhodesia was the head of state of Zimbabwe Rhodesia. Like the country itself, it was never internationally recognized.
The only president of Zimbabwe Rhodesia was Josiah Zion Gumede.
History of the office The position was established on 1 June 1979, under the terms of the Internal Settlement negotiated between the government of Rhodesia and moderate African nationalists. It existed until, under the terms of the Lancaster House Agreement, control was turned over to Lord Soames as Governor of Southern Rhodesia on 12 December 1979.
President of Zimbabwe Rhodesia (1979) Parties
Portrait Name Term of office Political party Cabinet Took office Left office Time in office
See also Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia Government of Zimbabwe Rhodesia President of Rhodesia President of Zimbabwe
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