António Maria de Fontes Pereira de Melo (Portuguese pronunciation: Lisbon, 8 September 1819 – 22 January 1887) was a Portuguese statesman and engineer. He was a leading parliamentarian and political figure of his time. Among other posts held, he was six times Minister of Finance and Minister of Public Works. From 1871 to 1886, he served three times as Prime Minister of Portugal, for a total of 11 years.
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8 September 1819 Lisbon, Portugal
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Died |
22 January 1887 (aged 67) Lisbon, Portugal
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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