About Francisco Sousa Tavares
Lived 1920 – 1993 (aged 72). Francisco Sousa Tavares was a Portuguese politician.
Francisco José de Sousa Tavares (12 June 1920 – 25 May 1993) was a Portuguese lawyer, journalist and politician. He served as Minister of Quality of Life in the IX Constitutional Government of Portugal, between 1984 and 1985. He is also remembered for his opposition to the Estado Novo regime, being actively involved in Humberto Delgado's 1958 campaign for the Portuguese presidency, and acting as defense lawyer for several political prisoners.
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Who was Francisco Sousa Tavares?
Portuguese politician
When was Francisco Sousa Tavares born?
Francisco Sousa Tavares was born on 12 June 1920 in Lisbon.
When did Francisco Sousa Tavares die?
Francisco Sousa Tavares died on 25 May 1993 in Lisbon.
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Francisco Sousa Tavares was a politician.
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Francisco Sousa Tavares was Portuguese.
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