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Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes

b. 1942

Angolan rebel

Politician Diplomat Sociologist
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About Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes

Born 1942. Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes is an Angolan politician, diplomat and sociologist.

António Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes aka Tony da Costa Fernandes (Cabinda, 26 April 1942) is an Angolan politician. He served as UNITA's representative to the United Kingdom. Along with Jonas Savimbi, he was co-founder of UNITA. He has been Angola's ambassador to Egypt, the United Kingdom, and India, and non-resident ambassador to Thailand.

UNITA Costa Fernandes studied with Savimbi, the future leader of UNITA, in Switzerland. In November 1963 they went to Portugal, planning an uprising against Portuguese colonial authorities in Angola.

Later, when UNITA allied with the People's Republic of China, Costa Fernandes recruited the first refugees in Zambia to go to China for military training. He went along with fourteen other men. Costa Fernandes left UNITA in 1992.

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Important facts

Born
26 April 1942, Cabinda
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, diplomat, sociologist
Nationality
Angola
Education
University of Fribourg
Positions held
Ambassador of Angola to Iraq, Ambassador of Angola to the United Kingdom, Ambassador of Angola to India, Ambassador of Angola to Egypt
Also known as
Tony da Costa Fernandes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes?

Angolan rebel

When was Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes born?

Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes was born on 26 April 1942 in Cabinda.

What is Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes's occupation?

Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes is a politician, diplomat and sociologist.

What nationality is Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes?

Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes is Angolan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio Fwaminy da Costa Fernandes

· Wikidata: Q4777046

· DBpedia: António da Costa Fernandes

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