Paulo Teixeira Jorge

Paulo Teixeira Jorge
Governor of Benguela province
Foreign Minister of Angola
In office
1976–1984
Personal details
Born May 15, 1929
Benguela, Benguela, Angola
Died June 26, 2010
Luanda, Angola
Nationality Angolan

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 very 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.

See also

References

  1. Death Notice
  2. Lewis, Anthony (1981-01-24). "Food Can Be a Struggle in Angola". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
Political offices
Preceded by
José Eduardo dos Santos
Foreign Minister of Angola
1976–1984
Succeeded by
José Eduardo dos Santos
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