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António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo

1778 – 1839

Portuguese politician

Diplomat Politician Military personnel
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About António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo

Lived 1778 – 1839 (aged 60–61). António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo was a diplomat, politician and military personnel.

António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo (Lisbon, 5 February 1778 – 1839) was a Portuguese politician, navy officer, diplomat and colonial administrator. While at the Congress he signed a number of treaties and documents on behalf of Prince Regent John of Portugal including the Declaration of the Powers, on the Abolition of the Slave Trade, on 8 February 1815. and of Portuguese Angola between 1807 and 1810. He was created count of Porto Santo on 26 October 1823.

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Important facts

Born
1778, Lisbon
Birth century
18th century
Died
1839, Lisbon
Occupation
Diplomat, politician, military personnel
Nationality
Kingdom of Portugal
Positions held
Mayor of Lisbon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo?

Portuguese politician (1778-1839)

When was António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo born?

António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo was born in 1778 in Lisbon.

When did António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo die?

António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo died in 1839 in Lisbon.

What was António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo's occupation?

António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo was a diplomat, politician and military personnel.

What nationality was António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo?

António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo

· Wikidata: Q1661560

· DBpedia: António de Saldanha da Gama, Count of Porto Santo

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