José Vicente de Freitas

Politician

1869 – 1952

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Who was José Vicente de Freitas?

José Vicente de Freitas, 2nd Baron of Freitas GCTE was a Portuguese military officer and politician.

Freitas was born in Calheta, Madeira. He fought in Flanders during Portuguese participation in World War I, and was awarded the Grand-Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword, the highest Portuguese decoration.

He was a colonel when the 28 May 1926 movement took place. He supported the Ditadura Nacional and was Instruction Minister from 1927 to 1929. He served as Prime Minister, from 18 April 1928 until 8 July 1929, shortly after being promoted to general. He died at Lisbon.

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Born
Jan 22, 1869
Calheta
Also known as
  • Jose Vicente de Freitas
Ethnicity
  • Portuguese people
Nationality
  • Portugal
Profession
Lived in
  • Madeira
Died
Sep 6, 1952
Lisbon

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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