Agostinho Neto, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Agostinho Neto

President of Angola

Date of Birth: 17-Sep-1922

Place of Birth: Ícolo e Bengo, Luanda Province, Angola

Date of Death: 10-Sep-1979

Profession: poet, politician, physician writer

Nationality: Portugal, Angola

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

António Agostinho Neto (17 September 1922 – 10 September 1979) served as the 1st President of Angola (1975–1979), 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.