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Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho

1778 – 1836

Portuguese noble and colonial administrator

Politician Colonial administrator
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About Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho

Lived 1778 – 1836 (aged 58). Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho was a Portuguese politician and colonial administrator.

Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho was a noble, colonial administrator, 6th Captain-General of the Azores, Field Marshal and master of the House of Balsemão and Ferreiros de Tendais.

Biography Sousa Coutinho was a virtuous, religious person, generally characterized as polite and stern.

Captaincy-General He was nominated to the post of Captain-General on 15 December 1809, and disembarked in Angra do Heroísmo on 7 September 1810, taking-up his post two days later.

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Important facts

Born
12 May 1778, Lamego
Birth century
18th century
Died
21 May 1836, Oeiras
Occupation
Politician, colonial administrator
Nationality
Kingdom of Portugal, Portugal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho?

Portuguese noble and colonial administrator

When was Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho born?

Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho was born on 12 May 1778 in Lamego.

When did Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho die?

Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho died on 21 May 1836 in Oeiras.

What was Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho's occupation?

Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho was a politician and colonial administrator.

What nationality was Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho?

Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho

· Wikidata: Q16144914

· DBpedia: Aires Pinto de Sousa Coutinho

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