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Samora Machel
Samora Machel | |
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| 1st President of Mozambique | |
| In office 25 June 1975 – 19 October 1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Joaquim Chissano |
| Chairman of the Mozambique Liberation Front | |
| In office 1970 – 19 October 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Mondlane |
| Succeeded by | Joaquim Chissano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samora Moisés Machel September 29, 1933 Gaza Province, Portuguese Mozambique |
| Died | October 19, 1986 (aged 53) Mbuzini, Lebombo Mountains, South Africa |
| Cause of death | Plane crash |
| Nationality | Mozambican |
| Political party | Mozambique Liberation Front |
| Spouse(s) | Josina Mutemba Graça Simbine (1975–1986) |
Samora Moisés Machel (29 September 1933 – 19 October 1986) was a Mozambican military commander, politician and revolutionary. He served as the first President of Mozambique from the country's independence in 1975 until he died in a plane crash in 1986.
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