Francisco Craveiro Lopes
President of Portugal (1894-1964)
Francisco Higino Craveiro Lopes GCTE ComC GCA (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɾɐ̃ˈsiʃku iˈʒinu kɾɐˈvɐjɾu ˈlɔpɨʃ]; 12 April 1894 – 2 September 1964) was a Portuguese Air officer and politician. He was the authoritarian 12th President of Portugal from 1951 to 1958.[1]
Francisco Craveiro Lopes | |
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President of Portugal | |
In office 9 August 1951 – 9 August 1958 | |
Prime Minister | António de Oliveira Salazar |
Preceded by | Óscar Carmona |
Succeeded by | Américo Tomás |
Interim Governor-General of the Portuguese India | |
In office 17 September 1936 – 12 July 1938 | |
President | Óscar Carmona |
Preceded by | João Carlos Craveiro Lopes |
Succeeded by | José Ricardo Pereira Cabral |
Personal details | |
Born | Francisco Higino Craveiro Lopes 12 April 1894 Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal |
Died | 2 September 1964 Lisbon, Portuguese Republic | (aged 70)
Political party | National Union |
Spouse(s) | Berta da Costa Ribeiro Arthur |
Children | 4 |
Profession | Air force officer |
Awards | Order of Christ Order of Aviz Order of the Tower and Sword Order of the Bath Royal Victorian Chain |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Portuguese Air Force |
Years of service | 1911–1964 |
Rank | Marshal of the air force |
References
change- ↑ Craveiro Lopes. presidencia.pt