About Francisco José Fernandes
Lived 1867 – 1925 (aged 58). Francisco José Fernandes was a Portuguese politician, journalist, high school, jurist and lawyer.
Francisco José Fernandes Costa (; 1867–1925) was a Portuguese lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Portuguese Republican Party and later of the Evolutionist Party, the Republican Liberal Party and the Nationalist Party. He was civil governor of Coimbra, minister of the Navy (1912–1913; 1915) and Commerce. He is most remembered for being the President of the Ministry (Prime Minister) of the short-lived "five minutes government", who resigned the same day it was to take office, on 15 January 1920.
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Who was Francisco José Fernandes?
Portuguese politician (1867-1925)
When was Francisco José Fernandes born?
Francisco José Fernandes was born on 19 April 1867 in Freguesia de Foz de Arouce.
When did Francisco José Fernandes die?
Francisco José Fernandes died on 19 July 1925 in Figueira da Foz.
What was Francisco José Fernandes's occupation?
Francisco José Fernandes was a politician, journalist, high school, jurist and lawyer.
What nationality was Francisco José Fernandes?
Francisco José Fernandes was Portuguese.
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