What was Bingu wa Mutharika's birth name?
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Brightson Webster Ryson Thom, later known as Bingu wa Mutharika, was born on February 20, 1934, in Thyolo, Nyasaland (now Malawi). He was an influential Malawian politician who served as the country's president from 2004 until his death in 2012. Mutharika was a controversial figure, known for his authoritarian leadership style and his economic policies that initially led to significant economic growth but later resulted in economic decline.
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