Francisco de Sá Carneiro
Portuguese Prime Minister
Born
July 19th, 1934
91 years ago
Died
December 4th, 1980
44 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Portugal
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Served as the 111th Prime Minister of Portugal from 1979 until his death in a plane crash in 1980. Played a significant role in the formation of the Social Democratic Party and was a prominent figure in Portuguese politics during the post-Revolution period. Advocated for democratic governance and economic reform in Portugal following the Carnation Revolution. His vision aimed at modernizing the nation and integrating it into European structures.
Founded the Social Democratic Party
Served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1980
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