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Álvaro Cunhal

Álvaro Cunhal

1913–2005

Nationality
Portugal
Occupation
politician

Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈalvɐɾu kuˈɲal]; 10 November 1913 – 13 June 2005) was a Portuguese leftist revolutionary and politician.

Incarceration history

  1. Peniche Fortress
    Dates unknown

Biography

Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈalvɐɾu kuˈɲal]; 10 November 1913 – 13 June 2005) was a Portuguese leftist revolutionary and politician. He was one of the major opponents of the corporatist revolution of the Estado Novo. He served as secretary-general of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) from 1961 to 1992.

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