Gentil Ferreira Viana
Co-founder of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola
About Gentil Ferreira Viana
Lived 1935 – 2008 (aged 73). Gentil Ferreira Viana was an Angolan military personnel and politician.
Gentil Ferreira Viana (2 June 1935 – 23 February 2008) was among the founders of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), one of the separatist organizations that helped gain independence for Angola.
In 1974, he and Joaquim Pinto de Andrade broke away from the MPLA and formed the Revolta Activa. This faction later rejoined the MPLA.
Late in life, the two men, longtime friends and colleagues, died on the same day in 2008.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Gentil Ferreira Viana's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gentil Ferreira Viana's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gentil Ferreira Viana?
Co-founder of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (1935-2008)
When was Gentil Ferreira Viana born?
Gentil Ferreira Viana was born on 23 February 1935.
When did Gentil Ferreira Viana die?
Gentil Ferreira Viana died on 23 February 2008.
What was Gentil Ferreira Viana's occupation?
Gentil Ferreira Viana was a military personnel and politician.
What nationality was Gentil Ferreira Viana?
Gentil Ferreira Viana was Angolan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Gentil Ferreira Viana
· DBpedia: Gentil Ferreira Viana
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gentil Ferreira Viana. https://biography.guide/gentil-ferreira-viana/
MLA: "Gentil Ferreira Viana." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gentil-ferreira-viana/.
Chicago: "Gentil Ferreira Viana." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gentil-ferreira-viana/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC