Jonas Savimbi
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Jonas Savimbi Net Worth

Jonas Savimbi was a prominent figure in Angola, born on August 3, 1934. He was a guerrilla warfare leader, political figure, and founder of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) political party. He was killed in 2002 during the Angolan Civil War. Savimbi was a major force in the fight for Angolan independence and his legacy lives on in the country.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 3, 1934
Birth Place Angola
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 22, 2002 (age 67)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $11 million (2024)

About

Guerrilla warfare leader, political figure, and founder of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) political party. He was killed in 2002 in the Angolan Civil War.

Before Fame

After studying in Portugal and Switzerland, he gradually became involved in Angolan independence movements and eventually undertook military training (including guerrilla warfare tactics) in China.

Trivia

He was the object of close to fifteen assassination attempts.

Family Life

He had numerous wives and fathered close to thirty children.

Associated With

As a young man, Savimbi was recruited to the cause of Angolan independence from Portugal by Angolan revolutionary Holden Roberto.

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