Colin Eglin
South African politician (1925-2013) · South Africa · On the map · Politicians · Died at 88
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.
Colin Eglin is read about 23 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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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.
Country
South Africa
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2013 · aged 88
