George Bizos
George Bizos (14 November 1927 – 9 September 2020) was a Greek-born South African human rights lawyer. He campaigned against apartheid in South Africa, most notably during the Rivonia Trial. He was Nelson Mandela's lawyer.[2]
George Bizos | |
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.jpg) Bizos in 2014 | |
| Born | 14 November 1927[1] |
| Died | 9 September 2020 (aged 92) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | Greek/South African |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupation | Human rights lawyer |
| Spouse(s) | Arethe Daflos (m. 1948; died 2017) |
| Children | 3 |
Bizos died in Johannesburg on 9 September 2020, aged 92.[3]
References
- ↑ New York Times obituary
- ↑ Alcock, Sello S. (16 Nov 2008). Birthday tea with Bizos. https://mg.co.za/article/2008-11-16-birthday-tea-with-bizos. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ↑ Human rights advocate George Bizos has died