Agostinho Neto
President of Angola (1975-1979)
1922 — 1979
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Angola (1975-1979)
Born
September 17, 1922
Died
1979 (age ~57)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
poet, politician, physician writer
AngolaBorn in Ícolo e BengoDied in Moscow
1922
Born in Ícolo e Bengo (1922-09-17)
1975
PositionPresident of Angola (1975–1979)
1979
Died in Moscow
About
António Agostinho Neto Kilamba 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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Who is Agostinho Neto?+
António Agostinho Neto Kilamba 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 th
What does the name Agostinho mean?+
The name Agostinho means "a male given name, equivalent to English Augustine. Etymology: From Agostỹo, from Augustīnus.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Agostinho Neto born?+
Agostinho Neto was born on September 17, 1922.
When did Agostinho Neto die?+
Agostinho Neto died in 1979, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Augustine. Etymology: From Agostỹo, from Augustīnus.
The name Agostinho is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Augustine. Etymology: From Agostỹo, from Augustīnus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Agostinho — September 17, 1922
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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