Jorge Sampaio
Jorge Sampaio is a distinguished Portuguese politician and lawyer who served as the President of Portugal from 1996 to 2006. He is known for his role in promoting social and economic reforms during his presidency and for his commitment to European integration and human rights. Sampaio also played a significant part in the Portuguese Socialist Party and was a prominent figure in the country's transition to democracy following the Carnation Revolution in 1974. His leadership style and dedication to public service have made him a respected figure in Portuguese and European politics.
Born on Sep 18, 1939 (86 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Portugal | 2 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 18,225 | $240,000 | 429$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,196,709 | 18,225 | $240,000 | 429$ |
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio called for early elections after António Guterres' resignation.
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio served as President from 1996 to 2006 and was known for his emotional responses to significant events.
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio responded to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's comments by stating that 'more important than the Berlin Wall are the walls that exist in our land.'
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio awarded Teresa de Sousa the Comenda da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique.
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio is mentioned as a significant figure associated with the PS.
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio is noted as having been the President of Portugal when Luís Marques Mendes began his role in the Council of State.
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio was the President of the Republic who decided to dissolve the Parliament.
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Portugal:
José Manuel Anes compared Gouveia e Melo's potential presidency style to that of Jorge Sampaio.
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio served as President of Portugal from 1996 to 2006.
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Portugal:
Jorge Sampaio was one of the former presidents of the Republic whose trust Diogo Gaspar betrayed.
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