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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva. "Neto" is a generational suffix meaning "grandson", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father and grandfather, like "III" in English.
Agostinho Neto
Neto in 1975
1st President of Angola
In office 11 November 1975 – 10 September 1979
Prime Minister
Lopo do Nascimento (1975–1978)
Preceded by
Office established
Succeeded by
José Eduardo dos Santos
President of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola
In office 10 December 1956 – 10 September 1979
Preceded by
Ilídio Machado
Succeeded by
José Eduardo dos Santos
Personal details
Born
António Agostinho Neto
(1922-09-17)17 September 1922 Ícolo e Bengo, Portuguese Angola
Died
10 September 1979(1979-09-10) (aged 56) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Cause of death
Pancreatic cancer
Political party
MPLA
Spouse
Maria Eugénia Neto
(m. 1957)
[1]
Relations
António Alberto Neto (nephew) Ruth Neto (sister) Deolinda Rodrigues (cousin) Roberto Francisco de Almeida (cousin)
Children
Mário Jorge da Silva Neto Irene Alexandra da Silva Neto Leda da Silva Neto Mihaela Radkova Marinova[2]
Alma mater
University of Lisbon
Military service
Allegiance
People's Republic of Angola
Years of service
1961–1979
Battles/wars
Angolan Civil War
António Agostinho Neto (17 September 1922 – 10 September 1979) was an Angolan communist politician and poet. He served as the first president of Angola from 1975 to 1979, having led the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in the war for independence (1961–1974). Until his death, he led the MPLA in the civil war (1975–2002). Known also for his literary activities, he is considered Angola's preeminent poet. His birthday is celebrated as National Heroes' Day, a public holiday in Angola.
^James, W. Martin (2004). Historical Dictionary of Angola. p. 110.
^"Mihaela Marinova é filha de Agostinho Neto". Público. 29 October 2010.
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