António Francisco dos Santos
Portuguese priest
About António Francisco dos Santos
Lived 1948 – 2017 (aged 69). António Francisco dos Santos was a Portuguese catholic priest, philosopher and catholic bishop.
António Francisco dos Santos (21 February 1948 – 11 September 2017) was a Roman Catholic bishop.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1972, Santos served as auxiliary bishop of the Archbishop of Braga, Portugal, from 2004 to 2006. He then served as bishop of the Diocese of Aveiro from 2006 to 2014 and as bishop of the Diocese of Porto from 2014 until his death.
Following a meeting between the Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia councils, both councils agreed to build a seventh bridge over the Douro river and name it D. António Francisco dos Santos Bridge.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was António Francisco dos Santos?
Portuguese priest (1948-2017)
When was António Francisco dos Santos born?
António Francisco dos Santos was born on 29 August 1948 in Tendais.
When did António Francisco dos Santos die?
António Francisco dos Santos died on 11 September 2017 in Porto.
What was António Francisco dos Santos's occupation?
António Francisco dos Santos was a catholic priest, philosopher and catholic bishop.
What nationality was António Francisco dos Santos?
António Francisco dos Santos was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). António Francisco dos Santos. https://biography.guide/antonio-francisco-dos-santos/
MLA: "António Francisco dos Santos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antonio-francisco-dos-santos/.
Chicago: "António Francisco dos Santos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antonio-francisco-dos-santos/.
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