Francisco Craveiro Lopes

Field Marshal, 13th President of Portugal

Francisco Craveiro Lopes - Field Marshal, 13th President of Portugal
Born

April 12th, 1894
130 years ago

Died

1964
61 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Portugal

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Born in 1894, served as the 13th President of Portugal from 1951 to 1958. Held the rank of Field Marshal in the Portuguese Army. During presidency, emphasized stability and modernization within Portugal. Governed during a period marked by the Estado Novo regime.

Served as President of Portugal

Achieved the rank of Field Marshal

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