About Amaro da Luz
Lived 1934 – 2019 (aged 84–85). Amaro da Luz was a politician, economist, civil servant and diplomat.
Amaro Alexandre da Luz (June 4, 1932 – October 4, 2019) was a Cape Verdean politician and economist.
Life and career Amaro Alexandre da Luz was born June 4, 1932 on Santo Antão. He was the first minister of finance between 1975 and 1977. He also served as Cape Verde's ambassador to the United Nations from 1977 to 1984.
He was head of the Central Bank of Cape Verde from 1984 to 1991.
In 2012, he was awarded the official title "Co-founder of the First Republic of Cape Verde" by then Prime Minister José Maria Neves, along with twelve others.
He died in Praia October 4, 2019, aged 85.
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Who was Amaro da Luz?
Cabo Verdean politician
When was Amaro da Luz born?
Amaro da Luz was born in 1934 in Santo Antão.
When did Amaro da Luz die?
Amaro da Luz died on 4 October 2019.
What was Amaro da Luz's occupation?
Amaro da Luz was a politician, economist, civil servant and diplomat.
What nationality was Amaro da Luz?
Amaro da Luz's recorded nationality: Cape Verde.
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· DBpedia: Amaro Alexandre da Luz
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