# Colin Eglin

> Colin Wells Eglin was a South African politician best known for having served as national leader of the opposition from 1977-1979 and 1986-87. He represented Sea Point in the South African Parliament from 1958-1961 and from 1974-2004. Described by Nelson Mandela as "one of the architects of [South Africa's] democracy", Eglin played a leading role in the drafting of the country's post-apartheid constitution.

*South African politician (1925-2013)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** South Africa
- **Born:** 1925-04-14
- **Died:** 2013-11-29
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 43.6 / 100
- **Momentum:** 1.4 / 100  (trend: STABLE)
- **Historical depth:** 5.5 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 5.5 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 35.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

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