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Fernando Pessa, ComIH, GOM,
Fernando Pessa, ComIH, GOM, OBE
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations,
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(April 15, 1902 – April 29, 2002) was a Portuguese journalist and reporter. Early in 2002, Pessa was hailed as the world's oldest journalist.
Biography
He joined Portugal's state radio in 1934, and covered World War II for BBC radio, for which he was subsequently appointed anOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations,
and public service outside the civil service. It was established o ...
by King George VI
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was also the last Emperor of Ind ...
. On March 7, 1957, Pessa made the first live television transmission of the Portuguese Radio and Television service. He was married to Simone Alice Roufier. He died on April 29, 2002, in Lisbon, Portugal, shortly after his 100th birthday.
Filmography
*'' The Boys from Brazil'' (1978) - German Officer at Party (uncredited) *''Lionheart'' (1987) *''La gamine'' (1992)References