Agostinho Neto
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António Agostinho Neto (17 September 1922 – 10 September 1979) was an Angolan communist politician and poet. He served as the first president of Angola from 1975 to 1979, having led the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in the war for independence (1961–1974). Until his death, he led the MPLA in the civil war (1975–2002). Known also for his literary activities, he is considered Angola's preeminent poet. His birthday is celebrated as National Heroes' Day, a public holiday in Angola.
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva. "Neto" is a generational suffix meaning "grandson", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father and grandfather, like "III" in English.
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Agostinho Neto | |
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1st President of Angola | |
In office 11 November 1975 – 10 September 1979 | |
Prime Minister | Lopo do Nascimento (1975–1978) |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | José Eduardo dos Santos |
President of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola | |
In office 10 December 1956 – 10 September 1979 | |
Preceded by | Ilídio Machado |
Succeeded by | José Eduardo dos Santos |
Personal details | |
Born | António Agostinho Neto (1922-09-17)17 September 1922 Ícolo e Bengo, Portuguese Angola |
Died | 10 September 1979(1979-09-10) (aged 56) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
Political party | MPLA |
Spouse | [1] |
Relations | António Alberto Neto (nephew) Ruth Neto (sister) Deolinda Rodrigues (cousin) Roberto Francisco de Almeida (cousin) |
Children | Mário Jorge da Silva Neto Irene Alexandra da Silva Neto Leda da Silva Neto Mihaela Radkova Marinova[2] |
Alma mater | University of Lisbon |
Military service | |
Allegiance | People's Republic of Angola |
Years of service | 1961–1979 |
Battles/wars | Angolan Civil War |
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