Josina Machel

Josina Abiathar Muthemba Machel (August 10, 1945 – April 7, 1971) was a leader of FRELIMO and a significant figure in the struggle for independence in Mozambique.

This article is about the first wife of Samora Machel. For Samora's daughter, see Josina Z. Machel.

Josina Machel
Fabric art depicting Machel
Head of FRELIMO’s Department of Social Affairs
Head of the Women’s Section in FRELIMO’s Department of International Relations
Personal details
Born
Josina Abiathar Muthemba

10 August 1945
Vilanculos, Inhambane Province, Portuguese Mozambique
Died7 April 1971(1971-04-07) (aged 25)
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Spouse
Samora Machel
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(m. 1969)​
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