Joaquim Chissano
2nd President of Mozambique
1939 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
2nd President of Mozambique
Born
October 22, 1939
Age
~87 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, minister
MozambiqueBorn in Gaza Province
1939
Born in Gaza Province (1939-10-22)
1974
PositionPrime Minister of Mozambique (1974–1975)
1975
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique (1975–1987)
1984
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
1985
AwardOrder of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class
1986
PositionPresident of Mozambique (1986–2005)
About
Joaquim Alberto Chissano is a Mozambican politician who served as the second President of Mozambique, from 1986 to 2005. He is credited with transforming the war-torn country of Mozambique into a successful African democracy. After his presidency, Chissano became an elder statesman, envoy and diplomat for both his home country and the United Nations. Chissano also served as Chairperson of the African Union from 2003 to 2004.
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Who is Joaquim Chissano?+
Joaquim Alberto Chissano is a Mozambican politician who served as the second President of Mozambique, from 1986 to 2005. He is credited with transforming the war-torn country of Mozambique into a successful African democracy. After his presidency, Chissano became an elder statesman, envoy and diplom
What does the name Joaquim mean?+
The name Joaquim means "a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Joaquim Chissano born?+
Joaquim Chissano was born on October 22, 1939.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim
The name Joaquim is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim". It is traditionally a male name.
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Joaquim — October 22, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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