About António Augusto Peixoto Correia
Lived 1913 – 1988 (aged 74). António Augusto Peixoto Correia was a Portuguese politician.
António Augusto Peixoto Correia (11 October 1913 – 16 March 1988) was a Portuguese colonial administrator, military officer and politician. He was born 11 October 1913 in Vila Nova de Gaia, a suburb of Porto in northern Portugal. He was a navy officer, and was governor of the District of Huíla in Angola in 1955.
He was governor of Portuguese Guinea (Guinea-Bissau) between 1958 and 1962. During his tenure as governor, the Pidjiguiti massacre took place, which started the Guinea-Bissau War of Independence. He was succeeded by Vasco António Martins Rodrigues. He was Minister of the Overseas from 4 December 1962 to 19 March 1965 under Prime Minister Salazar. He was vice-president of the Council of Overseas Territories from 1960 to 1970. He was member of the National Assembly of Portugal from 1965 until 1973.
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Who was António Augusto Peixoto Correia?
Portuguese colonial administrator (1913-1988)
When was António Augusto Peixoto Correia born?
António Augusto Peixoto Correia was born on 11 October 1913 in Vila Nova de Gaia.
When did António Augusto Peixoto Correia die?
António Augusto Peixoto Correia died on 16 March 1988.
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António Augusto Peixoto Correia was a politician.
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António Augusto Peixoto Correia was Portuguese.
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