Oliver Tambo | |
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![]() Tambo in 1981 | |
10th President of the African National Congress | |
In office May 1985 – 7 July 1991 Acting: 21 July 1967 – May 1985 | |
Deputy | Nelson Mandela |
Preceded by | Albert Luthuli |
Succeeded by | Nelson Mandela |
3rd Deputy President of the African National Congress | |
In office 1958 – May 1985 | |
President |
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Preceded by | Nelson Mandela |
Succeeded by | Nelson Mandela |
10th Secretary-General of the African National Congress | |
In office 1955–1958 | |
President | Albert Luthuli |
Preceded by | Walter Sisulu |
Succeeded by | Duma Nokwe |
Personal details | |
Born | Oliver Reginald Tambo 27 October 1917 Nkantolo, South Africa |
Died | 24 April 1993 Johannesburg, South Africa | (aged 75)
Resting place | Benoni, Gauteng |
Political party | African National Congress |
Other political affiliations | Tripartite Alliance |
Spouse | |
Children | 4, including Dali and Thembi |
Alma mater | University of Fort Hare |
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Known for | Anti-apartheid activism |
Awards | |
Nickname | O.R. Tambo |
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Oliver Reginald Kaizana Tambo (27 October 1917 – 24 April 1993) was a South African anti-apartheid politician and activist who served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1967 to 1991.
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