Machel, Samora Moises (b. Xilimbene, Mozambique, 29 Sept. 1933; d. Mbuzini, South Africa, 19 Oct. 1986) Mozambican; President 1975–86
Born into a poor peasant family Machel never completed his secondary education. In 1963 he joined the main anti-Portuguese nationalist movement, the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) and rapidly became one of its main guerrilla commanders after receiving military training in Algeria. Following the death of Eduardo Mondlane he led FRELIMO in bringing an end to Portuguese colonialism. At independence in ... ...
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