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Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila

1947 – 2021

Angolan rebel

Politician
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About Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila

Lived 1947 – 2021 (aged 73). Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila was an Angolan politician.

Brigadier Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila served as the Chief of staff of the Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FALA), the armed wing of UNITA, from 1979 to January 1985 and again after October 1986.

Jonas Savimbi, the leader of UNITA, demoted Chilingutila for UNITA's military failures in the 1970s to Chief of Operations in 1985. Alberto Joaquim Vinama succeeded Chilingutila until his death in a car accident in October 1986. Chilingutila then regained his office.

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Important facts

Born
30 November 1947, Andulo
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 January 2021, Huambo
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Angola
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Angola
Also known as
Demóstenes Amós Chilingutila

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1938 – 1986
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila?

Angolan rebel

When was Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila born?

Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila was born on 30 November 1947 in Andulo.

When did Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila die?

Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila died on 23 January 2021 in Huambo.

What was Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila's occupation?

Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila was a politician.

What nationality was Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila?

Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila was Angolan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila

· Wikidata: Q5256370

· DBpedia: Demosthenes Amos Chilingutila

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