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Silvino Silvério Marques
Silvino Silvério Marques (23 March 1918 – 1 October 2013) was a Portuguese colonial administrator and a general of the Portuguese Army. He was List of colonial governors of Cape Verde, governor of Cape Verde from 1958 to 1962, and List of colonial governors of Angola, governor of Angola for two terms: from 1962 to 1966, and in 1974. He was administrator of the National Steel Industry from 1967 to 1970, interim director of Armed Engineers and 2nd Commander of the Military Region of Mozambique from 1971 to January 1973. In May 1974, he was installed by general António de Spínola as governor of Angola, but was removed from office after two months for not giving guarantees to follow instructions from the National Salvation Junta. He was retired into reserve in 1975. He revived the following decorations:, search result for "Silvino Silvério Marques" * Officer of the Order of Aviz, Military Order of Avis of Portugal (14 January 1954) * Commander of the Military Order of Avis of Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nazaré, Portugal
Nazaré () is a Portugal, Portuguese town and municipality located in the Oeste Subregion, Oeste region, in the historical province of Estremadura Province (1936-1976), Estremadura, and in the Leiria District. The municipality has a population of 14,889 in an area of 82.43 km2, while the town itself has around 10,000 inhabitants. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Costa de Prata, Silver Coast (''Costa de Prata''). The town of Nazaré consists of three neighbourhoods: ''Praia'' (along the beach), ''Sítio'' (an old village, on top of a cliff) and ''Pederneira'' (another old village, on a hilltop). ''Praia'' and ''Sítio'' are linked by the Nazaré Funicular, a funicular railway. The present mayor is Walter Chicharro, a member of the Socialist Party (Portugal), Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is on 8 September, as part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré, Our Lady Of Nazaré Festival, a ten-day religious and secular celebration with processions, bul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Salvation Junta
The National Salvation Junta (, ) was a group of military officers designated to maintain the government of Portugal in April 1974 after the Carnation Revolution had overthrown the '' Estado Novo'' dictatorial regime. This junta assumed power following a communiqué of its president, António de Spínola, at 1:30 a.m. on 26 April 1974. The National Salvation Junta was the ''de jure'' governing body of Portugal following the Carnation Revolution. Purpose The Junta was a pre-planned part of the national reform program envisioned by the '' Movimento das Forças Armadas'' (Movement of the Armed Forces; MFA), which aimed to exercise political power after the revolution and prior to the formation of a civilian government in order to prevent the collapse of the Presidency of the Republic (then held by Rear-Admiral Américo Tomás) and of the government. It entailed the dissolution of the National Assembly and of the Council of State. The Constitutional Law 1/74 of 25 April 1974 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonial Heads Of Cape Verde
The islands of Cape Verde were uninhabited when discovered and claimed by Portugal in 1456. A Portuguese colony was established in 1462. The islands were united as a single crown colony in 1587. In 1951, the islands became an overseas province of Portugal. Autonomy was granted in 1974 and independence was granted on 5 July 1975. List (Dates in italics indicate ''de facto'' continuation of office) Santiago (''later'' northern Santiago) Ribeira Grande (southern Santiago) Boa Vista Alcatrazes Islands Praia Fogo Sal, Santa Luzia and Brava Santo Antão The Islands of Cape Verde For continuation after independence, ''see:'' List of presidents of Cape Verde See also * Politics of Cape Verde * List of presidents of Cape Verde * List of prime ministers of Cape Verde References External links World Statesmen – Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) {{DEFAULTSORT:Colonial Governors Of Cape Verde Cape Verde Colonial Governors *List Cape Verde Cape Verd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1918 Births
The ceasefire that effectively ended the First World War took place on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of this year. Also in this year, the Spanish flu pandemic killed 50–100 million people worldwide. In Russia, this year runs with only 352 days. As the result of Julian to Gregorian calendar switch, 13 days needed to be skipped. Wednesday, January 31 ''(Julian Calendar)'' was immediately followed by Thursday, February 14 ''(Gregorian Calendar)''. Events World War I will be abbreviated as "WWI" January * January – 1918 flu pandemic: The "Spanish flu" ( influenza) is first observed in Haskell County, Kansas. * January 4 – The Finnish Declaration of Independence is recognized by Soviet Russia, Sweden, Germany and France. * January 8 – American president Woodrow Wilson presents the Fourteen Points as a basis for peace negotiations to end the war. * January 9 – Battle of Bear Valley: U.S. troops engage Yaqui Native Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joaquim Franco Pinheiro
Joaquim is the Portuguese and Catalan version of Joachim and may refer to: * Agnes Joaquim (born Ashkhen Hovakimian, 1854–1899), Singaporean Armenian who bred Singapore's first hybridised orchid hybrid, Vanda 'Miss Joaquim' * Alberto Joaquim Chipande, politician * Eduardo Joaquim Mulémbwè, politician * Joaquim Agostinho (1943–1984), Portuguese professional bicycle racer * Joaquim Amat-Piniella (1913–1974), Catalan writer and politician * Joaquim Antonio (Callado) da Silva (1848–1880), Brazilian composer and flutist * Joaquim António de Aguiar (1792–1884), Portuguese politician * Joaquim Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti (1850–1930), first Cardinal to be born in Latin America * Joaquim Augusto Mouzinho de Albuquerque (1855–1902), Portuguese soldier * Joaquim Benedito Barbosa Gomes, first black Supreme Federal Tribunal justice in Brazil * Joaquim Carvalho (1937–2022), Portuguese football goalkeeper * Joaquim Coulanges (born 2006), Canadian soccer player * J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Colonial Empire
The Order of the Colonial Empire () was a Portugal, Portuguese Order (decoration), established on 13 April 1932 as a colonial order of knighthood, to reward services by soldiers and civilians in the Portuguese Empire, Portuguese colonies in Asia and Africa. The Order consisted of five grades: *''Grand Cross'', which wore the badge on a sash on the right shoulder and the star on the left chest; *''Grand Officer'', which wore the badge on a necklet and the star on the left chest; *''Commander'', which wore the badge on a necklet and the star on the left chest; *''Officer'', which wore the badge on a ribbon with rosette on the left chest; *''Knight'', which wore the badge on a ribbon on the left chest. The Commander grade was dropped sometime during the 1960s , and the Order was discontinued upon the Carnation Revolution in 1974. Insignia The ''badge'' of the Order was an enamel Order of Christ Cross, in silver for Knight and in gilt for higher grades, with the lesser Coat of arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Aviz
The Military Order of Aviz (), known previously to 1910 as the Royal Military Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz (), and before 1789 as the Knights of Saint Benedict of Aviz () or ''Friars of Santa Maria of Évora'', is one of the four former ancient Portugal, Portuguese Military order (religious society), military orders. It gave its name and coat of arms to the House of Aviz that ruled Portugal between 1385 and 1580. The founding king of House of Aviz, John I of Portugal, was an Royal bastard, illegitimate son of Peter I of Portugal, a previous king, and thus not a member of his father's Portuguese House of Burgundy; however, John was the Grand master (order), grand master of the Order of Aviz, and thus was known as "John of Aviz." Founded in 1146, it is the oldest Orders, decorations, and medals of Portugal, Portuguese honorific order. History Early history The order, as a monastic military order, was founded in emulation of such military orders as the Knights Templar, which exis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
António De Spínola
António Sebastião Ribeiro de Spínola (; 11 April 1910 – 13 August 1996) was a Portuguese military officer, author and conservative politician. During the Estado Novo he became one of the most senior military commanders, leading military operations against independence movements. After the Carnation Revolution organised by under-ranked military captains, he was invited to be the first President of Portugal. His role in Portugal's transition to democracy was polemic, particularly regarding his role in leading the 11 March 1975 attempted coup and the terrorist organisation '' Movimento Democrático de Libertação de Portugal'' (Democratic Movement for the Liberation of Portugal). He was noted for wearing a monocle on his right eye. Early life Spínola was born in Santo André, Estremoz in 1910 to António Sebastião Spínola and his first wife Maria Gabriela Alves Ribeiro, both natives of Madeira. Career Spínola entered the Colégio Militar in 1920, beginning w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Colonial Governors Of Cape Verde
The islands of Cape Verde were uninhabited when discovered and claimed by Portugal in 1456. A Portuguese colony was established in 1462. The islands were united as a single crown colony in 1587. In 1951, the islands became an overseas province of Portugal. Autonomy was granted in 1974 and independence was granted on 5 July 1975. List (Dates in italics indicate ''de facto'' continuation of office) Santiago (''later'' northern Santiago) Ribeira Grande (southern Santiago) Boa Vista Alcatrazes Islands Praia Fogo Sal, Santa Luzia and Brava Santo Antão The Islands of Cape Verde For continuation after independence, ''see:'' List of presidents of Cape Verde See also * Politics of Cape Verde * List of presidents of Cape Verde * List of prime ministers of Cape Verde References External links World Statesmen – Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) {{DEFAULTSORT:Colonial Governors Of Cape Verde Cape Verde Colonial Governors *List Cape Verde Cape Verd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
António Alva Rosa Coutinho
António Alva Rosa Coutinho (14 February 1926 – 2 June 2010) was a Portuguese admiral, political activist, and participant in the Carnation Revolution. Biography Coutinho was born in Lisbon. As an officer of the Portuguese navy, Rosa Coutinho spent most of his career on board — and occasionally, in command of — hydrographic surveying ships. During the 1960s, on patrol in the Zaire River, he was captured by guerrillas of the National Liberation Front of Angola and held captive for a few months. During the Carnation Revolution (25 April 1974) he was one of the officers who made up the ''Junta de Salvação Nacional'' (JSN), and was subsequently promoted from captain to vice-admiral. He was not a particularly significant figure in the first few months after the restoration of democracy, but he soon gained prominence as the official in charge of the dismantlement of the PIDE and the Portuguese Legion. At the end of July 1974, after the resignation of the last Gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Augusto Santos Castro
Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa and Asia (like the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka). It is equivalent to the Germanic given name Ferdinand, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey". Given name * Fernando el Católico, king of Aragon A * Fernando Acevedo, Peruvian track and field athlete * Fernando Aceves Humana, Mexican painter * Fernando Alegría, Chilean poet and writer * Fernando Alonso, Spanish Formula One driver * Fernando Amorebieta, Venezuelan footballer * Fernando Amorsolo, Filipino painter * Fernando Antogna, Argentine track and road cyclist * Fernando de Araújo (other), multiple people B * Fernando Balzaretti (1946–1998), Mexican actor * Fernando Barrichello (born 2005), Brazilian racing driver * Fernando Baudrit Solera, Costa Rican president of the supreme court * Fernando Botero, Colom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
