Samora Machel
Former president of Mozambique (1933–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samora Moisés Machel (29 September 1933 – 19 October 1986) was a Mozambican military commander and political leader. A socialist in the tradition of Marxism–Leninism, he served as the first President of Mozambique from the country's independence in 1975.
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Samora Machel | |
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1st President of Mozambique | |
In office 25 June 1975 – 19 October 1986 | |
Prime Minister | Mário da Graça Machungo (Jul–Oct 1986) |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Joaquim Chissano |
President of the Mozambique Liberation Front | |
In office 14 May 1970 – 19 October 1986 | |
Vice President | Marcelino dos Santos (1970–1977) |
Preceded by | Eduardo Mondlane |
Succeeded by | Joaquim Chissano |
Personal details | |
Born | Samora Moisés Machel (1933-09-29)29 September 1933 Gaza Province, Portuguese Mozambique |
Died | 19 October 1986(1986-10-19) (aged 53) Mbuzini, Transvaal, South Africa |
Political party | FRELIMO |
Spouses | |
Children | 8 including Josina |
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Machel died in office in 1986 when his presidential aircraft crashed near the Mozambican-South African border.