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 | |
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| Governor of Benguela province | |
| Foreign Minister of Angola | |
| In office 1976–1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1929 Benguela, Benguela, Angola |
| Died | 26 June 2010 (aged 81) Luanda, Angola |
| Nationality | Angolan |
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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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by José Eduardo dos Santos |
Foreign Minister of Angola 1976–1984 |
Succeeded by José Eduardo dos Santos |
| Preceded by Noé da Silva Saúde |
Provincial Commissioner of Cuanza Norte 1986-1989 |
Succeeded by Francisco Vieira Dias |
| Preceded by João Lourenço |
Provincial Commissioner of Benguela 1989–1995 |
Succeeded by Dumilde Rangel |
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