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Joaquim Alberto Chissano (born 22 October 1939) served as the second President of Mozambique from 1986 to 2005. He is credited with transforming the war-torn country of Mozambique into one of the most successful African democracies. After his presidency Chissano became an elder statesman envoy and diplomat for both his home country and the United Nations.

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active years end date
2005-02-02
active years start date
1986-11-06
birth date
1939-10-22
birth place
Gaza Province, Portuguese Mozambique
order in office
2nd President of Mozambique
party
FRELIMO
prime minister
Pascoal Mocumbi, Luisa Diogo, Mário da Graça Machungo
religion
Catholic Church
successor
Armando Guebuza

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