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Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio

1922 – 2011

Governors of Macau and Portuguese Army general

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Lived 1922 – 2011 (aged 89). Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio was a Portuguese politician.

Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio (Tomar, 18 February 1922 – Lisbon, 7 December 2011) was a Portuguese general.

He served as Governor of Macau from 1979 to 1981. He was also head of the Armed Forces General Staff from 1981 to 1984.

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Important facts

Born
18 February 1922, Tomar
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 December 2011, Lisbon
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Portugal, Portuguese people
Education
Nation Military College
Awards
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis; Grand Officer of the Order of the Southern Cross; Order of Aeronautical Merit; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Commander of the Legion of Merit; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ; Officer of the Military Order of Avis; Commander of the Order of the Colonial Empire
Also known as
Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egidio

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio?

Governors of Macau and Portuguese Army general (1922–2011)

When was Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio born?

Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio was born on 18 February 1922 in Tomar.

When did Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio die?

Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio died on 7 December 2011 in Lisbon.

What was Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio's occupation?

Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio was a politician.

What nationality was Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio?

Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio

· Wikidata: Q4289705

· DBpedia: Nuno Viriato Tavares de Melo Egídio

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