António de Spínola
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ribeiro and the second or paternal family name is de Spínola.
António Sebastião Ribeiro de Spínola GCTE ComA (generally referred to as António de Spínola, Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ ˈtɔniu ðɨ ˈspinulɐ];[lower-alpha 2] 11 April 1910 – 13 August 1996) was a Portuguese military officer, author and conservative politician who was the first President of Portugal after the dissolution of the Estado Novo government. He played an important role in Portugal's transition to democracy following the Carnation Revolution.
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António de Spínola | |
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President of Portugal | |
In office 15 May 1974 – 30 September 1974 | |
Prime Minister | Adelino da Palma Carlos Vasco Gonçalves |
Preceded by | Américo Tomás |
Succeeded by | Francisco da Costa Gomes |
President of the National Salvation Junta | |
In office 25 April 1974 – 30 September 1974 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Francisco da Costa Gomes |
Governor of Portuguese Guinea | |
In office 20 May 1968 – 6 August 1973 | |
President | Américo Tomás |
Preceded by | Arnaldo Schulz |
Succeeded by | Bettencourt Rodrigues |
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Born | (1910-04-11)11 April 1910 Estremoz, Kingdom of Portugal |
Died | 13 August 1996(1996-08-13) (aged 86) Lisbon, Portugal |
Political party | MDLP [lower-alpha 1] |
Spouse | Maria Helena Barros |
Alma mater | Military Academy |
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Profession | Military officer |
Portfolio | Overseas Colonial Territories |
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Allegiance | Portugal |
Branch/service | Portuguese Army |
Years of service | 1920–1974, 1981 |
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