Álvaro Cunhal
Portuguese politician and writer (1913-2005)
Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈalvɐɾu kuˈɲal]; 10 November 1913 – 13 June 2005) was a Portuguese politician. He was secretary-general of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) from 1961 to 1992. He strongly supported the Soviet Union.[1]
Álvaro Cunhal | |
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Leader of the Democratic Unitarian Coalition | |
In office 30 September 1987 – 5 December 1992 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Carlos Carvalhas |
General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party | |
In office 31 March 1961 – 5 December 1992 | |
Preceded by | Bento Gonçalves |
Succeeded by | Carlos Carvalhas |
Personal details | |
Born | Coimbra, Portugal | November 10, 1913
Died | June 13, 2005 Lisbon, Portugal | (aged 91)
Political party | Portuguese Communist Party |
Alma mater | University of Lisbon |
References
change- ↑ Hoge, Warren (June 14, 2005). "Álvaro Cunhal Dies at 91; Led Portuguese Communists". New York Times. Retrieved 24 September 2016.