Samora Machel
Former President of Mozambique
Samora Moisés Machel was a Mozambican military commander and political leader. A socialist in the tradition of Marxism–Leninism, he served as the first President of Mozambique from the country's independence in 1975. Wikipedia
Born: September 29, 1933, Gaza Province, Mozambique
Died: October 19, 1986 (age 53 years), Mbuzini, South Africa
Children: Malengani Machel, Samito Machel, Olívia Machel, and more
Spouse: Graça Machel (m. 1975–1986) and Josina Mutemba (m. 1969–1971)
Presidential term: June 25, 1975 – October 19, 1986
Movies: Comrade President and Our Africa
Buried: October 28, 1986, Maputo, Mozambique