About Fernando Pereira
Born 1963. Fernando Pereira is a soldier and politician.
Fernando "Cobo" Pereira is a major in the military of São Tomé and Príncipe and the former Acting President of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Coup
He led a coup against the elected government of Fradique de Menezes on July 16, 2003, while the latter was out of the country. He relinquished power a week later as part of an agreement.
Family
Pereira "is of mixed Cape Verdian and Angolan descent."
He is the father of ten children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Fernando Pereira?
São Tomé and Príncipe politician
When was Fernando Pereira born?
Fernando Pereira was born in 1963 in São Tomé.
What is Fernando Pereira's occupation?
Fernando Pereira is a soldier and politician.
What nationality is Fernando Pereira?
Fernando Pereira's recorded nationality: São Tomé and Príncipe.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fernando Pereira (major)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Pereira. https://biography.guide/fernando-pereira-soldier/
MLA: "Fernando Pereira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernando-pereira-soldier/.
Chicago: "Fernando Pereira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fernando-pereira-soldier/.
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