Agostinho Neto

World Leader

Birthday September 17, 1922

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Angola

DEATH DATE Sep 10, 1979 (56)

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About

Former leader of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). He served as his country's first President from 1975 to 1979, ushering Angola into its first period of political independence from Portugal.

Before Fame

During the 1950s, he spent six years in prison for his revolutionary political ideology and activities.

Trivia

He served as head of the MPLA during the Angolan Civil War and until his death.

Family Life

He married Maria Eugenia da Silva during the 1950s.

Associated With

He succeeded Mario Andrade as the leader of the People's Movement for Liberation of Angola.