Francisco Romão de Oliveira e Silva (October 1, 1942 – July 25, 2004) was an Angolan politician who served as the deputy foreign minister. He played an important part in Angola's war of independence against Portugal.
Francisco Romão | |
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Provincial Commissioner of Luanda | |
In office 1980–1981 | |
Preceded by | Mendes de Carvalho |
Succeeded by | Evaristo Domingos Kimba |
Ambassador of Angola to Yugoslavia | |
In office 1981–1987 | |
Preceded by | João Filipe Martins |
Succeeded by | Manuel Bernardo de Sousa |
Ambassador of Angola to Brazil | |
In office 1987–1993 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Manuel Alfredo Salvaterra |
Deputy Foreign Minister | |
In office 2002–2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Luanda, Angola | October 1, 1942
Died | 25 July 2004 Luanda, Angola | (aged 61)
Political party | MPLA |
He was the Governor of Luanda Province from 1980 to 1981, ambassador to Yugoslavia from 1981 to 1987 and ambassador to Brazil from 1987 to 1993.
He died in an apparent suicide by leaping from the eighth story of the Hotel Presidente in the capital city, Luanda.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ "Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Dies". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 25 Jul 2004. Retrieved 6 Mar 2019.
- ^ "Francisco Romão suicidou-se devido a problemas financeiros" (in Portuguese). angonoticias.com. 30 Jul 2004. Retrieved 6 Mar 2019.