Afonso Costa
Portuguese politician (1871-1937)
1871 — 1937
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese politician (1871-1937)
Born
March 6, 1871
Died
1937 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, lawyer, diplomat
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in SeiaDied in Paris
1871
Born in Seia (1871-03-06)
1913
PositionPrime Minister of Portugal (1913–1914)
1915
PositionPrime Minister of Portugal (1915–1916)
1917
PositionPrime Minister of Portugal (1917–1917)
1920
Awardhonorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg
1937
Died in Paris
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Afonso Costa?+
Afonso Costa is Portuguese politician (1871-1937). Born in 1871.
What does the name Afonso mean?+
The name Afonso means "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Afonso Costa born?+
Afonso Costa was born on March 6, 1871.
When did Afonso Costa die?+
Afonso Costa died in 1937, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.
The name Afonso is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Afonso
Afonso — March 6, 1871
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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