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“Portugal was born in the shadow of the Catholic Church and religion, from the beginning it was the formative element of the soul of the nation and the dominant trait of character of the Portuguese people.”

Quote by Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

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Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, born on April 28, 1889, and died on July 27, 1970, was a prominent Portuguese politician. He served as Prime Minister of Portugal in the early to mid-20th century and was known for his authoritarian rule. Salazar's political philosophy emphasized state intervention in economic and social life, and he implemented a series of reforms aimed at modernizing Portugal's economic and social structure. more

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