Pedro Santana Lopes

Portuguese lawyer and politician

Pedro Santana Lopes - Portuguese lawyer and politician
Born

June 29th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Portugal

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Served as the 118th Prime Minister of Portugal from 2004 to 2005. Worked as a lawyer and held various governmental positions prior to premiership. Focused on economic policies during the time in office. Engaged in political activities and contributed to the Portuguese political landscape.

Served as Prime Minister of Portugal

Held the position of Mayor of Lisbon

Contributed to the Social Democratic Party

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