Francisco Craveiro Lopes
Field Marshal, 13th President of Portugal
Born
Died
1964
62 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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