José Eduardo dos Santos
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| José Eduardo dos Santos | |
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| President of Angola | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 September 1979 |
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| Prime Minister | Fernando José de França Dias Van-Dúnem Marcolino Moco Fernando José de França Dias Van-Dúnem Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos Paulo Kassoma[1] |
| Vice President | Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos Manuel Vicente |
| Preceded by | Agostinho Neto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 August 1942 Luanda, Angola[2] |
| Political party | Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola |
| Spouse(s) | Ana Paula dos Santos (3rd wife) |
| Alma mater | Azerbaijan State Oil Academy |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism [3] |
José Eduardo dos Santos (born August 28, 1942)[4] is an Angolan politician. Since 1979, he is the current President of Angola. As President, José Eduardo dos Santos is also the commander in chief of the Angolan Armed Forces.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Position abolished in 2010.
- ↑ José Eduardo dos Santos: Biography from. Answers.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-09.
- ↑ baptized, but not practicing
- ↑ W. Martin James and Susan Herlin Broadhead, Historical Dictionary of Angola (2004), Scarecrow Press, page 145.
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