Uanhenga Xitu
Agostinho André Mendes de Carvalho (August 29, 1924 – February 13, 2014), known by the pseudonym Uanhenga Xitu, was an Angolan writer and nationalist.[1][2] Xitu was born in Calomboloca, and in 2009 was the oldest member of the parliament for the MPLA party.[3]
Mendes de Carvalho | |
|---|---|
| Provincial Commissioner of Luanda | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Afonso Van-Dunem Mbinda |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Romão |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 1980–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Domingos Coelho da Cruz |
| Succeeded by | António José Ferreira Neto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1924 Calomboloca, Icolo e Bengo, Angola |
| Died | 13 February 2014 (aged 89) Luanda, Angola |
| Political party | MPLA |
References
- "Morreu Agostinho Mendes de Carvalho 'Uanhenga Xitu'" (in Portuguese). RTP. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- Culture Minister Considers Writer Uanhenga Xitu Literature Landmark
- "Music And Poetry Mark homage To Writer Uanhenga Xitu". Agência Angola Press. 1 September 2006. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
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