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Lúcio Lara

Angolan politician (1929-2016)

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Lúcio Rodrigo Leite Barreto de Lara, also known by the pseudonym Tchiweka, was an Angolan revolutionary, physicist-mathematician, politician, anti-colonial ideologist and one of the founding members of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). He served as General Secretary of the MPLA during the Angolan War of Independence and Angolan Civil War. Lara, a founding member of the MPLA, led the first MPLA members into Luanda on 8 November 1974. He swore in Agostinho Neto as the first president of the country.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Caála wd
Died
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Place of death
Luanda wd
Citizenship
Angola wd
Occupation
politician, chemist, physicist, mathematician, political scientist wd
Political party
People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola wd
Education
University of Coimbra, University of Lisbon (1911–2013) wd
Spouse
Ruth Lara wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Angola (11 September 1979 – 20 September 1979)

Questions

When was Lúcio Lara born?
Lúcio Lara was born on 9 April 1929 in Caála.
What positions has Lúcio Lara held?
Positions held by Lúcio Lara include: President of Angola (1979–1979).
Where did Lúcio Lara study?
Lúcio Lara was educated at University of Coimbra, University of Lisbon (1911–2013).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Lúcio Lara · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1479462 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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"Lúcio Lara". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/lucio-lara. Retrieved 11 November 2026.

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