Francisco Pinto Balsemão
Francisco Pinto Balsemão is a prominent Portuguese politician and businessman who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1981 to 1983. He was instrumental in shaping the country's democratic landscape following the Carnation Revolution. Beyond his political career, Balsemão is also known for his contributions to the media industry, having founded the leading Portuguese media group, Grupo Impresa. He has played a significant role in promoting transparency and accountability in public office, which is underscored by the law requiring political figures to declare their assets and income.
Born on Aug 01, 1938 (87 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,120 | $240,000 | 215$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 9,120 | $240,000 | 215$ |
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão is the founder of Impresa, the holding company that owns SIC.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão passed away on October 21, and his children are now managing the family's stake in Impresa.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão founded Impresa and passed away on October 21.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão was described as an 'imperfect hero' and a 'fighter' by his son and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa during his farewell.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão was a former Prime Minister of Portugal and founder of the PSD.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão was a journalist and a fighter for freedom of expression and information.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão was a significant figure in Portuguese democracy and journalism, known for founding the PSD and media outlets like Expresso and SIC.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão was described as a 'Senador da República' and a 'cultor da liberdade' by presidential candidates.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão was honored for his lifelong dedication to press freedom and democracy.
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Portugal:
Francisco Pinto Balsemão is a journalist, lawyer, deputy, businessman, and former prime minister who considers himself primarily a journalist.
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