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 byAfonso Van-Dunem Mbinda
Succeeded byFrancisco Romão
Minister of Health
In office
1980–1983
Preceded byDomingos Coelho da Cruz
Succeeded byAntónio José Ferreira Neto
Personal details
Born (1924-08-29) August 29, 1924
Calomboloca, Icolo e Bengo, Angola
Died13 February 2014(2014-02-13) (aged 89)
Luanda, Angola
NationalityAngolan
Political partyMPLA

References
  1. "Morreu Agostinho Mendes de Carvalho `Uanhenga Xitu`" (in Portuguese). RTP. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  2. Culture Minister Considers Writer Uanhenga Xitu Literature Landmark
  3. "Music And Poetry Mark homage To Writer Uanhenga Xitu". Agência Angola Press. 1 September 2006. Retrieved 8 November 2013.


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