Paulo Teixeira Jorge

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.

Paulo Teixeira Jorge
Governor of Benguela province
Foreign Minister of Angola
In office
1976–1984
Personal details
BornMay 15, 1929
Benguela, Benguela, Angola
Died26 June 2010(2010-06-26) (aged 81)
Luanda, Angola
NationalityAngolan

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
Preceded by
Noé da Silva Saúde
Provincial Commissioner of Cuanza Norte
1986-1989
Succeeded by
Francisco Vieira Dias
Preceded by
João Lourenço
Provincial Commissioner of Benguela
1989–1995
Succeeded by
Dumilde Rangel
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