Antonio Deoliveira Salazar was a prominent Portuguese politician born on April 28, 1889. He was a member of the National Union party and held various political offices, including Prime Minister, interim President, Minister of Finance, and interim Minister of War. Salazar was a powerful figure in Portuguese politics and his legacy continues to be felt today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
While a member of the National Union party, Salazar served as both Prime Minister and interim President of Portugal. His other political offices included Minister of Finance and interim Minister of War.
Before Fame
After briefly considering a career as a Roman Catholic priest, he studied law and Finance at the University of Coimbra. He entered politics as a member of the Academic Centre of Christian Democracy party.
Trivia
He established a dictatorial Portuguese government known as the Estado Novo (or New State).
Family Life
A native of Vimieiro, Portugal, he grew up with sisters named Maria, Elisa, Maria (again), and Laura.
Associated With
He and Vasco Goncalves both served as Prime Minister of Portugal.
