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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| 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". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- Human rights advocate George Bizos has died
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