About Carlos Carvalhas
Born 1941. Carlos Carvalhas is a Portuguese politician.
Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas (born in São Pedro do Sul, 9 November 1941) is a Portuguese politician and former Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1993–2004), succeeding Álvaro Cunhal.
He was born to António José Bandeira Carvalhas (Baiões, São Pedro do Sul, 22 April 1915 – 4 February 1999) and Esmeraldina do Céu Gomes Quaresma (b. Moldes, Arouca, 9 July 1917). His father was a businessman and owner of the warehouse Discomer that served as a food retailer for the local shops.
He was a deputy of the Assembly of the Republic for two time periods and was a candidate for the Portuguese presidency in 1991, where he received 635,373 votes (12.92%).
On 5 October 2004, he announced his intention to resign. He was replaced by Jerónimo de Sousa on 27 November 2004, at the 17th Congress of the PCP.
His late second cousin was married to the 3rd Viscount of São Pedro do Sul.
Electoral history
Lisbon City Council election, 1985
Candidate
European Parliament election, 1989
Candidate Votes
Presidential election, 1991
Votes
Legislative election, 1995
Candidate Votes
Legislative election, 1999
Candidate Votes
Legislative election, 2002
Candidate Votes
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Who is Carlos Carvalhas?
Portuguese economist and politician
When was Carlos Carvalhas born?
Carlos Carvalhas was born on 9 November 1941 in São Pedro do Sul.
What is Carlos Carvalhas's occupation?
Carlos Carvalhas is a politician.
What nationality is Carlos Carvalhas?
Carlos Carvalhas is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Carvalhas. https://biography.guide/carlos-carvalhas/
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