About José Dias Ferreira
Lived 1837 – 1909 (aged 71). José Dias Ferreira was a politician, writer, lawyer and jurist.
José Dias Ferreira (30 November 1837 in Arganil, – 8 September 1909 in Vidago) was a Portuguese lawyer, politician and jurist, son of António Ferreira Dias (São Martinho, Urgueira, c. 1815 – Aldeia Nova, 27 August 1880) and wife Bernarda Pereira de Vasconcelos (c. 1810 – ?).
He served as a Minister, 18th (4 January 1868), 27th (26 May 1870) and 48th (27 May 1892) Minister for Treasury Affairs and Prime Minister of Portugal from 1892 to 1893 and was the country's most influential civil law scholar during the late 19th century. He was also the 250th Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword.
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Who was José Dias Ferreira?
Portuguese politician (1837-1909)
When was José Dias Ferreira born?
José Dias Ferreira was born on 30 November 1837 in Arganil.
When did José Dias Ferreira die?
José Dias Ferreira died on 8 September 1909 in Vidago.
What was José Dias Ferreira's occupation?
José Dias Ferreira was a politician, writer, lawyer and jurist.
What nationality was José Dias Ferreira?
José Dias Ferreira's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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