Francisco Xavier do Amaral

East Timorese politician, 1st President

Francisco Xavier do Amaral - East Timorese politician, 1st President
Born

1937
88 years ago

Died

March 6th, 2012
13 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

East Timor

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Served as the first President of East Timor after its independence from Indonesia. Played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence, advocating for self-determination and national sovereignty. His leadership guided East Timor through its early post-independence challenges and contributed to the establishment of its governmental framework.

Became the first President of East Timor in 2002

Served as a leader in the independence movement

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