Francisco Romão

Francisco Romão de Oliveira e Silva (October 1, 1942 – July 25, 2004) was an Angolan politician who served as the deputy foreign minister. He played an important part in Angola's war of independence against Portugal.

Francisco Romão
Provincial Commissioner of Luanda
In office 1980–1981
Preceded by	Mendes de Carvalho
Succeeded by	Evaristo Domingos Kimba
Ambassador of Angola to Yugoslavia
In office 1981–1987
Preceded by	João Filipe Martins
Succeeded by	Manuel Bernardo de Sousa
Ambassador of Angola to Brazil
In office 1987–1993
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Manuel Alfredo Salvaterra
Deputy Foreign Minister
In office 2002–2004
Personal details
Born	(1942-10-01)October 1, 1942 Luanda, Angola
Died	25 July 2004(2004-07-25) (aged 61) Luanda, Angola
Political party	MPLA

He was the Governor of Luanda Province from 1980 to 1981, ambassador to Yugoslavia from 1981 to 1987 and ambassador to Brazil from 1987 to 1993.

He died in an apparent suicide by leaping from the eighth story of the Hotel Presidente in the capital city, Luanda.^[1][2]

References

1. "Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Dies". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 25 Jul 2004. Retrieved 6 Mar 2019.
2. "Francisco Romão suicidou-se devido a problemas financeiros" (in Portuguese). angonoticias.com. 30 Jul 2004. Retrieved 6 Mar 2019.