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Agostinho Neto was the first president of Angola after the country gained independence from Portugal in 1975, serving until his death in 1979. He is a significant historical figure in African history as he led Angola through its critical early years as an independent nation during a period of Cold War conflict and civil war.
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Person
- Born
- 1922-09-17
- Died
- 1979-09-10
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- 32
- Total plays
- 65
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António Agostinho Neto Kilamba (17 September 1922 – 10 September 1979) was an Angolan communist revolutionary, politician and poet. He served as the first president of Angola from 1975 to 1979, after leading the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) during the war for independence. He led the MPLA during the beginning of the Angolan Civil War, which began in 1975 and lasted until 2002. An author of several books, he is considered Angola's preeminent poet. His birthday is celebrated as National Heroes' Day, a public holiday in Angola.
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