Where is Ian Smith today? Wife, Death, Education, Parents, Net Worth



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Ian Smith was born in Rhodesia in 1919. His parents were British settlers who had moved to the country in the late 19th century. Smith was educated at Rhodesia’s top schools, including Rhodes University. He excelled at sports, particularly cricket, and was captain of the Rhodesian national cricket team.

Smith’s political career began in the 1940s, when he was elected to the Rhodesian Parliament. He quickly rose through the ranks of the ruling Rhodesian Front party, and in 1964 he became Prime Minister of Rhodesia.

As Prime Minister, Smith led Rhodesia through a period of intense international pressure and economic sanctions. He also oversaw the country’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1965.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Smith remained active in politics, serving as a member of Parliament and leader of the opposition. He also wrote several books, including his autobiography, The Great Betrayal.

Smith died in 2007, at the age of 88. His legacy is complex, and he remains a controversial figure in Zimbabwean history.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia