Famous Angolan Leaders
Sarah Marsh
Updated on August 14, 2026
Birthdate: August 28, 1942
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Luanda, Angola
José Eduardo dos Santos is an Angolan politician. Having served as the president of Angola from 1979 to 2017, dos Santos is Africa's second-longest-serving president. An influential and powerful man, dos Santos also served as the Angolan Armed Forces' commander in chief throughout his presidency. In 2014, he was named Man of the Year by Africa World magazine.
