Aristides Pereira
Cape Verdean politician, first President
Born
November 17th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Cape Verde
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Held the office of president from 1975 to 1991. Led Cape Verde as it gained independence from Portugal in 1975. Participated in the formation of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde. Oversaw significant developments in education and social services during presidency.
Served as the first President of Cape Verde
Held the presidency for two consecutive terms
Co-founded the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde
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