Colin Eglin

Colin Eglin
Eglin during WW2
Eglin during World War II
Leader of the Progressive Federal Party
In office
1977–1979
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byFrederik van Zyl Slabbert
In office
1986–1988
Preceded byFrederik van Zyl Slabbert
Succeeded byZach de Beer
Leader of the Progressive Reform Party
In office
1975–1977
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Leader of the Progressive Party
In office
1971–1975
Preceded byJan Steytler
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born(1925-04-14)14 April 1925
Sea Point, Cape Town, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
Died29 November 2013(2013-11-29) (aged 88)
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
CitizenshipSouth African
Political partyDemocratic Alliance (2000–2013)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic Party (1989–2000)
Progressive Federal Party (1977–1989)
Progressive Reform Party (1975–1977)
Progressive Party (1959–1975)
United Party (before 1959)
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
Military service
AllegianceUnion of South Africa
Branch/serviceSouth African Defence Forces
Years of service1943–1946
Battles/warsWorld War II

Colin Wells Eglin (14 April 1925 – 29 November 2013)[1] was a South African politician best known for having served as national leader of the opposition from 1977–79 and 1986–87. He represented Sea Point in the South African Parliament from 1958–61 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.

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