Bernardino Machado
Portuguese politician and academic leader
Born
Died
1944
82 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Portugal
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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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