About Hélder Proença
Lived 1956 – 2009 (aged 52). Hélder Proença was a politician, writer, poet and minister.
Helder Proença (died June 5, 2009) was a Guinea-Bissauan politician who served as Minister of Defense of Guinea-Bissau during the administration of President João Bernardo Vieira.
On June 5, 2009, Proença, who was a member of the National People's Assembly at the time,
In a statement, the Interior Ministry of Guinea-Bissau accused Proença, Dabó and Embali of being part of the alleged coup plot.
Portugal's state-run news agency, Lusa, reported that Proenca's body was taken to the morgue at the Simao Mendes Hospital in Bissau following his killing.
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Who was Hélder Proença?
Guinea-Bissauan politician (1956-2009)
When was Hélder Proença born?
Hélder Proença was born on 31 December 1956 in Bissau.
When did Hélder Proença die?
Hélder Proença died on 5 June 2009 in Bissau.
What was Hélder Proença's occupation?
Hélder Proença was a politician, writer, poet and minister.
What nationality was Hélder Proença?
Hélder Proença's recorded nationality: Guinea-Bissau.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hélder Proença. https://biography.guide/helder-proenca/
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