Álvaro Cunhal
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 | November 10, 1913 Coimbra, Portugal |
| Died | June 13, 2005 (aged 91) Lisbon, Portugal |
| Political party | Portuguese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | University of Lisbon |
Álvaro Cunhal Media
Cunhal, Portuguese Communist Party Secretary-General, with Octávio Pato, its presidential candidate, at Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, 1976
References
- ↑ Hoge, Warren (June 14, 2005). "Álvaro Cunhal Dies at 91; Led Portuguese Communists". New York Times. Retrieved 24 September 2016.