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António Teixeira de Sousa

1857 – 1917

Prime Minister of Portugal

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Lived 1857 – 1917 (aged 60). António Teixeira de Sousa was a Portuguese politician, writer, physician, medical doctor and thermae.

António Teixeira de Sousa, 2nd Count of Sousa Palmela (; 5 May 1857 – 5 June 1917) was a Portuguese medical doctor and politician during the Constitutional Monarchy.

Biography He graduated in Medicine at the University of Porto in 1883.

A member of the conservative Regenerator Party, he was first elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1889. He was later minister of the Navy and Overseas (1900–1903), and, twice, of Finance (1903–1904, 1906). He became President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) on 26 June 1910, and would be the last Prime Minister of the Constitutional Monarchy as King D. Manuel II was overthrown by a republican revolution on 5 October 1910. He left politics after the republic proclamation, but showed moderate support for the new regime. He died on 5 June 1917.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Porto
Positions held
Minister
Also known as
Antonio Teixeira de Sousa

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Frequently asked questions

Who was António Teixeira de Sousa?

Prime Minister of Portugal (1857-1917)

When was António Teixeira de Sousa born?

António Teixeira de Sousa was born on 5 May 1857 in Celeirós.

When did António Teixeira de Sousa die?

António Teixeira de Sousa died on 5 June 1917 in Porto.

What was António Teixeira de Sousa's occupation?

António Teixeira de Sousa was a politician, writer, physician, medical doctor and thermae.

What nationality was António Teixeira de Sousa?

António Teixeira de Sousa was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: António Teixeira de Sousa

· Wikidata: Q561981

· DBpedia: António Teixeira de Sousa

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