Mário Soares
Portuguese politician; President of Portugal
Born
December 7th, 1924
100 years ago
Died
January 7th, 2017
8 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Portugal
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A significant political figure in Portugal, held the office of Prime Minister twice before becoming the 16th President from 1996 to 2006. Played a crucial role in the Portuguese transition to democracy after the Carnation Revolution in 1974. Advocated for European integration and modernization of Portuguese society. Contributed to Portugal's return to democracy and played an instrumental role in the country's accession to the European Economic Community.
Served as the 16th President of Portugal
Served as Prime Minister during the 1970s
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