About Maria das Neves
Born 1958. Maria das Neves is a politician.
Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
Das Neves became prime minister on 3 October 2002 and was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe. She had ended assistance for the leaders of the Christian Democratic Front in June 2003, and they helped organise the coup. The leaders of the coup threatened to deport her husband, who was still subject to an international arrest warrant. She had a heart attack during the coup and was taken to the hospital. Das Neves was appointed rector of the Lusíada University of São Tomé and Príncipe in 2024.
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Who is Maria das Neves?
Santomese politician, first female prime minister
When was Maria das Neves born?
Maria das Neves was born on 11 July 1958 in Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe.
What is Maria das Neves's occupation?
Maria das Neves is a politician.
What nationality is Maria das Neves?
Maria das Neves's recorded nationality: São Tomé and Príncipe.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria das Neves. https://biography.guide/maria-das-neves/
MLA: "Maria das Neves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-das-neves/.
Chicago: "Maria das Neves." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-das-neves/.
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