Xanana Gusmao hero life.
Laleia, Manatuto, East Timor
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José Alexandre 'Xanana' Gusmao Born on 20 June 1946 in Laleia, Manatuto, East Timor, he is the second son in a family of nine children. His parents are teachers is the Prime Minister of East Timor. He has fought for Independence for East Timor he has taken it away from the Indonesians. Xanana Gusmao educated at the Jesuit mission of Nossa Senhora di Fatima at Dare in the hills overlooking Dili. Spouse: Kirsty Sword Gusmão (m. 2000), Emilia Batista (m. 1965–2000) Children: Zenilda Gusmão, Eugenio Gusmão, Daniel Gusmão, Kay Olok Gusmão, Alexandre Gusmão
East Timor is occupied by the Portuguese in the 16th Century. When the Portuguese leave in 1975 it appears the colony might finally gain its independence. But Indonesia invades at the end of the same year. The East Timorese begin a 24-year struggle to liberate their homeland.