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António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas

1847 – 1923

Portuguese colonial administrator, military officer and politician; Colonial governor of Cape Verde

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About António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas

Lived 1847 – 1923 (aged 75). António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas was a Portuguese military personnel.

António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas (11 April 1860 – 8 May 1923) was a Portuguese colonial administrator, military officer and politician.

He was governor general of Cape Verde from 12 August 1903 until 29 December 1904. He was Minister of Public Works from 14 May to 22 December 1909 in the government of Venceslau de Lima.

Works Considerações sobre a província de Cabo Verde: comunicações à Sociedade de Geographia de Lisboa. Lisbon, Livraria Ferin, 1905.

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Important facts

Born
11 June 1847, Coimbra
Birth century
19th century
Died
8 May 1923
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Portugal, Kingdom of Portugal
Awards
Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII
Also known as
Antonio Alfredo Barjona de Freitas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas?

Portuguese colonial administrator, military officer and politician; Colonial governor of Cape Verde

When was António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas born?

António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas was born on 11 June 1847 in Coimbra.

When did António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas die?

António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas died on 8 May 1923.

What was António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas's occupation?

António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas was a military personnel.

What nationality was António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas?

António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: António Alfredo Barjona de Freitas

· Wikidata: Q9618575

· DBpedia: Alfredo Barjona de Freitas

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