The actors of Congolese independence
Theme:
military life and conflicts, political life
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kinshasa > Kinshasa
Legend:
Mgr Pierre Kimbondo (1914-1977) was consecrated as a bishop on 18 October 1956. In 1961 he became the saffragan and in 1962 the titular bishop of Kisantu. The first Congolese bishop resigned for health reasons in 1973.
Acquisition related person:
Marc Gérard as donor
Date of acquisition:
2007
Original legend:
Le général Cumont, après intervention militaire belge attendait Kasa-Vubu et Patrice Lumumba à l'aérodrome de Léopoldville après l'occupation de la ville par troupes belges en juillet '60.
Inventory number:
CP.2007.1.642