Paulo Teixeira Jorge (May 15, 1929 – June 26, 2010[1]) was an Angolan politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Angola[2] from 1976 to 1984. He also served as governor of Benguela province, and as President of the National Assembly of Angola. He was one of the first leaders of the liberation struggle of Angola against Portuguese colonial domination. During his exile in France in the early 1960s he worked on the shop floor of a factory.

Paulo Teixeira Jorge
Governor of Benguela Province
In office
1989–1995
Preceded byJoão Lourenço
Succeeded byDumilde das Chagas Rangel
Minister of External Relations
In office
17 March 1976 – 20 October 1984
Preceded byJosé Eduardo dos Santos
Succeeded byJosé Eduardo dos Santos
Personal details
Born(1929-05-15)15 May 1929
Benguela, Portuguese Angola
(now Angola)
Died26 June 2010(2010-06-26) (aged 81)
Luanda, Angola

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References

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  1. ^ Death Notice
  2. ^ Lewis, Anthony (1981-01-24). "Food Can Be a Struggle in Angola". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
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Political offices
Preceded by Foreign Minister of Angola
1976–1984
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Noé da Silva Saúde
Provincial Commissioner of Cuanza Norte
1986-1989
Succeeded by
Francisco Vieira Dias
Preceded by Provincial Commissioner of Benguela
1989–1995
Succeeded by
Dumilde Rangel