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José Relvas

1858 – 1929

Portuguese politician

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About José Relvas

Lived 1858 – 1929 (aged 71). José Relvas was a Portuguese politician, diplomat, revolutionary, farmer and land owner.

José Maria de Mascarenhas Relvas de Campos (Golegã, Golegã, 5 March 1858 – Alpiarça, Casa dos Patudos, 31 October 1929; , was a Portuguese politician and Prime Minister of Portugal.

Personal life Jose was married to Eugénia de Loureiro Queirós Couto Leitão. He had three children: Carlos, João and Maria Luísa.

Political career

An historic republican, he proclaimed the republic from the balcony of the Municipal Chamber of Lisbon, on 5 October 1910. He was the second Minister of Finance during the provisional government led by Teófilo Braga, from 12 October 1910 to 3 September 1911.

After that, he served as ambassador of Portugal in Madrid, from 1911 to 1914. He was President of the Ministry (Prime Minister), from 27 January to 30 March 1919, in one of the many short-lived governments of the Portuguese First Republic. His house in Alpiarça is now a museum, the Casa dos Patudos, where his art collection is exhibited, which consists of over 13,000 glass negatives.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Law School of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra
Positions held
Minister for Finance, Ambassador, Prime Minister of Portugal
Also known as
Jose Relvas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Relvas?

Portuguese politician (1858-1929)

When was José Relvas born?

José Relvas was born on 5 March 1858 in Golegã.

When did José Relvas die?

José Relvas died on 31 October 1929 in Alpiarça.

What was José Relvas's occupation?

José Relvas was a politician, diplomat, revolutionary, farmer and land owner.

What nationality was José Relvas?

José Relvas was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Relvas

· Wikidata: Q957617

· DBpedia: José Relvas

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