Agostinho Neto

1st President of Angola

1922 CE to 1979 CE

António Agostinho Neto (September 17, 1922 – September 10, 1979) serves as the first President of Angola (1975–1979), after having led the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in the war for independence (1961 - 1974).

Until his death, he leads the MPLA in the civil war (1975-2002).

His birthday is celebrated as National Heroes Day, a public holiday in Angola.

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