
Portuguese politician (1941-2019)
1941 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese politician (1941-2019)
Born
July 21, 1941
Died
2019 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
writer, politician, diplomat
1941
Born in Póvoa de Varzim (1941-07-21)
1974
PositionPresident of Democratic and Social Centre – People's Party (1974–1983)
1975
Positiondeputy of the Constituent Assembly (1975–1976)
1980
PositionPrime Minister of Portugal (1980–1981)
1980
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (1980–1981)
1980
AwardFrequently Asked Questions
Diogo de Freitas do Amaral is Portuguese politician (1941-2019). Born in 1941.
The name Diogo means "a male given name. Etymology: The Portuguese equivalent of Diego, from Diago, from Didacus. The change from -a- to -o- in Portuguese is irregular, and has been explained as avoiding homonymy with Diago < diaconus.". It is of Portuguese origin.
Diogo de Freitas do Amaral was born on July 21, 1941.
Diogo de Freitas do Amaral died in 2019, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: The Portuguese equivalent of Diego, from Diago, from Didacus. The change from -a- to -o- in Portuguese is irregular, and has been explained as avoiding homonymy with Diago < diaconus.
The name Diogo is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: The Portuguese equivalent of Diego, from Diago, from Didacus. The change from -a- to -o- in Portuguese is irregular, and has been explained as avoiding homonymy with Diago < diaconus.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Diogo
Diogo — July 21, 1941
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
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Guestbook
Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Actions
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
1981
PositionMinister of National Defence (1981–1983)
1988
PositionPresident of Democratic and Social Centre – People's Party (1988–1992)
2005
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs (2005–2006)
2005
AwardOrder of the White Star, 1st Class
2015
Awardhonorary doctor from the NOVA University Lisbon
2019
Died in Cascais e Estoril