Veríssimo Correia Seabra
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Correia and the second or paternal family name is Seabra.
Veríssimo Correia Seabra (February 16, 1947 – October 6, 2004) was a Bissau-Guinean general, known for leading a coup that deposed Kumba Ialá on September 14, 2003.
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Veríssimo Correia Seabra | |
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Chairman of the Military Committee for the Restoration of Constitutional and Democratic Order | |
In office 14 September 2003 – 28 September 2003 | |
Preceded by | Kumba Ialá (as President) |
Succeeded by | Henrique Rosa (as acting President) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-02-17)17 February 1947 Bissau, Portuguese Guinea |
Died | 6 October 2004(2004-10-06) (aged 57) Bissau, Guinea-Bissau |
Cause of death | Mutiny |
Political party | PAIGC |
Children | Luis Artur Correia Seabra[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Guinea-Bissau |
Branch/service | Revolutionary Armed Forces of the People |
Years of service | 1963-2004 |
Battles/wars | Guinea-Bissau War of Independence |
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