Francisco Mendes

Politician and 1st Prime Minister

Francisco Mendes - Politician and 1st Prime Minister
Born

1933
92 years ago

Died

July 7th, 1978
47 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Guinea-Bissau

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Served as the first Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau after the country gained independence from Portugal in 1973. Mendes played a pivotal role in shaping the new government and the legal framework of the nation. His tenure was marked by efforts to establish and promote the nation's sovereignty, governance structures, and social reforms. Mendes's leadership contributed to the early formation of the young republic during a period of significant political and social transformation.

Became the first Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau

Oversaw the establishment of government after independence

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