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João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes

1867 – 1930

Portuguese Army general

Military personnel Politician
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Lived 1867 – 1930 (aged 62). João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes was a Portuguese military personnel and politician.

João José Sinel de Cordes (18 August 1867, in Barcarena (Oeiras) – 29 January 1930, in Lisbon) was a Portuguese general and politician.

A confidant of Sidónio Pais, he became the chief of the General Staff of the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps in France on 1 March 1918.

He participated in the 28 May 1926 coup d'état, together with Generals Manuel Gomes da Costa, Alves Roçadas and Óscar Carmona, thus creating the Ditadura Nacional. After Gomes da Costa's overthrow and exile, he became Minister of Finance on three occasions (9 July 1926, 19 December 1927, and 7 April 1928).

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Important facts

Born
18 August 1867, Barcarena
Birth century
19th century
Died
29 January 1930, Lisbon
Occupation
Military personnel, politician
Nationality
Portugal, Kingdom of Portugal
Positions held
Minister for Finance, Chief of Staff
Awards
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis; Commander of the Military Order of Avis; Officer of the Military Order of Avis; Knight of the Military Order of Avis; Commander of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword; Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Portugal)
Also known as
Joao Jose Ludovice Sinel Cordes

People in João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes's life

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Sidónio Pais
1872 – 1918
Politician
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Manuel Gomes da Costa
1863 – 1929
Politician
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Óscar Carmona
1869 – 1951
Politician

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Lothar Meyer
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Frequently asked questions

Who was João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes?

Portuguese Army general

When was João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes born?

João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes was born on 18 August 1867 in Barcarena.

When did João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes die?

João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes died on 29 January 1930 in Lisbon.

What was João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes's occupation?

João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes?

João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João José Ludovice Sinel de Cordes

· Wikidata: Q3187308

· DBpedia: João José Sinel de Cordes

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