About José Caeiro da Mata
Lived 1877 – 1963 (aged 85). José Caeiro da Mata was a Portuguese jurist, university teacher, judge, diplomat, historian and politician.
Dr. José Caeiro da Mata (6 January 1883 – 3 January 1963) was a Portuguese jurist, professor of law and politician.
Mata began his career in 1907 as a Professor at the University of Coimbra, before transferring to the University of Lisbon in 1919. He held several public and administrative positions in Lisbon and was rector of the University from 1929 to 1946. He also served as the second president of the Academy of Portuguese History, from 1945 to his death in 1963. Under the Estado Novo, he served twice as the Minister of Foreign Affairs (1933 – 1935, 1947 – 1950)
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Who was José Caeiro da Mata?
Portuguese jurist (1877-1963)
When was José Caeiro da Mata born?
José Caeiro da Mata was born on 6 January 1877 in Arraiolos.
When did José Caeiro da Mata die?
José Caeiro da Mata died on 3 January 1963 in Lisbon.
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José Caeiro da Mata was a jurist, university teacher, judge, diplomat, historian and politician.
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José Caeiro da Mata was Portuguese.
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