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Rui Machete

b. 1940

Portuguese politician

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About Rui Machete

Born 1940. Rui Machete is a Portuguese politician and lawyer.

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Sash of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (15 September 2015)

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Important facts

Born

7 April 1940, Setúbal

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Politician, lawyer

Nationality

Portugal

Education

University of Lisbon (1911–2013), University of Lisbon

Positions held

Minister of Justice, Minister of National Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Member of the Assembly of the Republic

Employers

Technical University of Lisbon

Awards

Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ

Also known as

Rui Manuel Parente Chancerelle de Machete

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Rui Machete's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rui Machete?

Portuguese politician

When was Rui Machete born?

Rui Machete was born on 7 April 1940 in Setúbal.

What is Rui Machete's occupation?

Rui Machete is a politician and lawyer.

What nationality is Rui Machete?

Rui Machete is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rui Machete

· Wikidata: Q10365280

· DBpedia: Rui Machete

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