Antonio Maria Baptista

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Antonio Maria Baptista

António Maria Baptista (born January 5, 1866 in Beja , † June 6, 1920 in Lisbon ) was a Portuguese military and politician. From March 8, 1920 until his death he was Prime Minister of Portugal.

Life

António Maria Baptista joined the Democratic Party in 1910 . He fought for his country in Mozambique and in World War I. In 1919 he became Minister of War in the first cabinet of Domingos Leite Pereira . On March 8, 1920 he succeeded him as the Portuguese head of government. On June 6, 1920, he suddenly died of a stroke after a cabinet meeting after receiving an insulting letter. After his death he was promoted posthumously to general .

predecessor Office successor
Domingos Leite Pereira Prime Minister of Portugal
1920 		José Ramos Preto
personal data
SURNAME Baptista, António Maria
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Portuguese military and politician
DATE OF BIRTH January 5, 1866
PLACE OF BIRTH Beja , Portugal
DATE OF DEATH June 6, 1920
Place of death Lisbon , Portugal