About
Poet who played a key role in founding the Angolan Communist Party in 1955.
Before Fame
He earned a degree in Philology from the University of Lisbon and later earned a degree in Sociology.
Trivia
He was elected the first President of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in 1960.
Family Life
He was married to filmmaker Sarah Maldoror at the time of his death.
Associated With
He preceded Agostinho Neto as the President of the MPLA.
