Pedro Pires
Cape Verdean politician and former president of Cape Verde
1934 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Cape Verdean politician and former president of Cape Verde
Born
April 29, 1934
Age
~92 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
Cape VerdeBorn in São Filipe
1934
Born in São Filipe (1934-04-29)
1975
PositionPrime Minister of Cabo Verde (1975–1991)
1986
PositionMinister of Finance of Cape Verde (1986–1990)
2001
PositionPresident of Cape Verde (2001–2011)
2011
AwardMo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
Present
Age ~92
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Pedro de Verona Rodrigues Pires is a Cape Verdean politician who served as Prime Minister of Cape Verde from 1975 to 1991, and later as president from 2001 to 2011.
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Who is Pedro Pires?+
Pedro de Verona Rodrigues Pires is a Cape Verdean politician who served as Prime Minister of Cape Verde from 1975 to 1991, and later as president from 2001 to 2011.
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro Pires born?+
Pedro Pires was born on April 29, 1934.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pedro — April 29, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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