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Colin Eglin

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South African politician (1925-2013)

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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.

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Eglin to the right of Helen Suzman in 1960Eglin to the right of Helen Suzman in 1960

Awards 1

2014Grand Counsellor of the Baobab

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About this person

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.

Country
South Africa
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2013 · aged 88
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6 languages

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