António Spínola
António Spínola was a Portuguese military officer and politician who played a significant role during the transitional period of Portugal's Carnation Revolution in 1974. He served as the leader of the National Salvation Junta, which sought to stabilize Portugal after the overthrow of the Estado Novo regime. Spínola's policies and decisions regarding colonial territories, including Cabo Verde, were pivotal in shaping the discussions surrounding independence, as he faced various challenges regarding the legitimacy of the PAIGC and its claims to represent the Cabo Verdean people during the decolonization process.
Born on Sep 11, 1910 (114 years old)
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António Spínola was the President of the Junta de Salvação Nacional during the independence process.
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