When Mrs Lydia Mufakose was born on 12 January 1898, in Mutare, Manicaland, Zimbabwe, her father, Mr Tangai Mufakose, was 22 and her mother, Mrs Makachengei Makachengei, was 12. She had at least 1 son and 1 daughter with Mr Mutasa Mutasa. She died on 2 February 1985, in her hometown, at the age of 87.
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Great Britain recognized the country's independence and Rhodesia's name was officially changed to Zimbabwe. Canaan Sodindo Banana served as the first black president from 18 April 1980 until 31 December 1987.
Of Greek origin, meaning ‘woman from Lydia’, an area of Asia Minor. The name is borne in the Bible by a woman of Thyatira who was converted by St Paul and who entertained him in her house (Acts 16:14–15, 40). It has enjoyed steady popularity in the English-speaking world since the 17th century.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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