Samora Moisés Machel
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Summary
Samora Moisés Machel was born on September 29, 1933[1], in Gaza Province[2]. He died on October 19, 1986[3], in Mbuzini[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,401 views/month, #6,593 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Graça Machel[7], Josina Machel[8]
- Child: Josina Z. Machel[9]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[10], Mozambique[11]
- Ethnic group: Black people[12]
- Position held: President of Mozambique[13]
- Educated at: Waterford Kamhlaba[14]
- Award received: Lenin Peace Prize[15], Order of José Martí[16], Order of Playa Girón[17], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18], Order of the National Flag[19], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class[21]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: FRELIMO[24]
- Commons category: Samora Moisés Machel[25]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[26]
- Given name: Samora[27]
- Manner of death: accidental death[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[29], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[31]
- Name in native language: Samora Moisés Machel[32]
- Number of children: 8[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Samora Moisés Machel include Samora Machel Bridge[34], a road bridge[35], in Mozambique[36], founded in 1973[37] and Samora Machel Constituency[38], a constituency of Namibia[39], in Namibia[40].
Why It Matters
Samora Moisés Machel has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for him include Samora Machel Bridge[34], a road bridge[35], in Mozambique[36], founded in 1973[37] and Samora Machel Constituency[38], a constituency of Namibia[39], in Namibia[40].
FAQs
Where was Samora Moisés Machel born?
Samora Moisés Machel was born in Gaza Province[2].
Where did Samora Moisés Machel die?
Samora Moisés Machel died in Mbuzini[4].
Who was Samora Moisés Machel married to?
Samora Moisés Machel's spouses include Graça Machel[7] and Josina Machel[8].
What did Samora Moisés Machel do for work?
Samora Moisés Machel worked as a politician[5].
Where did Samora Moisés Machel go to school?
Samora Moisés Machel was educated at Waterford Kamhlaba[14].
What awards did Samora Moisés Machel receive?
Honors received include Lenin Peace Prize[15], Order of José Martí[16], Order of Playa Girón[17], and Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18].