Paulo Teixeira Jorge
Paulo Teixeira Jorge (May 15, 1929 – June 26, 2010[1]) was an Angolan politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Angola[2] from 1976 to 1984. He also served as governor of Benguela province, and as President of the National Assembly of Angola. He was one of the first leaders of the liberation struggle of Angola against Portuguese colonial domination. During his exile in France in the early 1960s he worked on the shop floor of a factory.
Paulo Teixeira Jorge | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Benguela Province | |
| In office 1989–1995 | |
| Preceded by | João Lourenço |
| Succeeded by | Dumilde das Chagas Rangel |
| Minister of External Relations | |
| In office 17 March 1976 – 20 October 1984 | |
| Preceded by | José Eduardo dos Santos |
| Succeeded by | José Eduardo dos Santos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1929 Benguela, Portuguese Angola (now Angola) |
| Died | 26 June 2010 (aged 81) Luanda, Angola |
See also
References
- Death Notice
- Lewis, Anthony (1981-01-24). "Food Can Be a Struggle in Angola". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
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