Bernardino Machado

Portuguese politician and academic leader

Bernardino Machado - Portuguese politician and academic leader
Born

March 28th, 1851
174 years ago

Died

1944
81 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Portugal

Links & References

Served as the 3rd President of Portugal from 1925 to 1926, and previously held the position of Prime Minister. Contributed to Portuguese politics through various roles including Minister of Public Works, as well as a long tenure in the Portuguese Parliament. Academically inclined, contributed to the field of education and served as a professor. Played a significant role during the political turbulence of the early 20th century in Portugal.

Served as 3rd President of Portugal

Acted as Prime Minister of Portugal

Held roles in Portuguese Parliament

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