No. 89,333 in the Index · Religion
Zacarias Kamwenho
Angolan Roman Catholic Archbishop.
The record
Zacarias Kamwenho was an Angolan Roman Catholic Archbishop. Born on 5 September 1934 in Huambo, Kamwenho died on 29 May 2026 in Luanda at the age of 91.
Positions held include titular bishop (1974–1975), auxiliary bishop (1974–1975) and diocesan bishop (1975–1995). Honours include Sakharov Prize.
With a Wikipedia article in 23 languages, Zacarias Kamwenho is No. 89,333 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 September 1934, Huambo
- Died
- 29 May 2026, Luanda (aged 91)
- Country
- Angola
- Known as
- Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Wikipedia editions
- 23
Did you know
40
Was 40 when first titular bishop (1974).
91
Lived to 91.
5 Sep
Shares a birthday with Louis XIV of France and Freddie Mercury.
3
One of 3 people in the Index born in Huambo, with José Eduardo Agualusa.
23
Has a Wikipedia article in 23 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1974–1975Titular bishop
- 1974–1975Auxiliary bishop
- 1975–1995Diocesan bishop
- 1995–1997Coadjutor archbishop
- 1997–2009Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango
Honours and works
Awards
- Sakharov Prize2001
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