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Also Known As	Abbé Alexis Kagame • Abbé Alegisi Kagame
Born	May 15, 1912 • Rwanda
Died	December 2, 1981 (aged 69) • (Anniversary in 6 days)
Notable Works	“Inganji Karinga” • “Umulirimbyi wa Nyili-ibiremwa”
Subjects Of Study	Rwanda

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