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Carlos Carvalhas

Carlos Carvalhas

Portuguese economist and politician

Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas, GCC (born in São Pedro do Sul, 9 November 1941) is a Portuguese economist and politician[1] and former Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1993–2004), succeeding the historical leader Álvaro Cunhal.[2]

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Gomes and the second or paternal family name is Carvalhas.

He was born to António José Bandeira Carvalhas (Baiões, São Pedro do Sul, 22 April 1915 – 4 February 1999) and Esmeraldina do Céu Gomes Quaresma (b. Moldes, Arouca, 9 July 1917). His father was a businessman and owner of the warehouse Discomer that served as a food retailer for the local shops.

He was a deputy of the Assembly of the Republic for two time periods[3] and was a candidate for the Portuguese presidency in 1991, where he received 635,373 votes (12.92%).

On 5 October 2004, he announced his intention to resign. He was replaced by Jerónimo de Sousa on 27 November 2004, at the 17th Congress of the PCP.

His late second cousin was married to the 3rd Viscount of São Pedro do Sul.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Soares Is Re-elected in Portugal". The New York Times. Reuters. 14 January 1991. p. 3. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
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    "Álvaro Cunhal, 91, Portuguese Communist leader". The New York Times. 14 June 2005. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  3. [3]
    "Biografia". parlamento.pt. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
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