Manuel Quintas de Almeida
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| Lieutenant Manuel Quintas de Almeida | |
| 3rd President of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
| In office 15th August, 1995 – 21st August, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Miguel Trovoada |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Trovoada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Died | 26th December, 2006 (aged 52) São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Nationality | Santomean |
| Political party | MLSTP/Military Junta |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Manuel Quintas de Almeida (1957 - 26 December 2006) was a lieutenant in the military of São Tomé and Príncipe.
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[edit] August 15, 1995 coup d'état
He led a coup against the democratically elected government of President Miguel Trovoada on 15 August 1995.
However, he relinquished power on 21 August as part of an agreement.
[edit] Background
In the 1970s, Almeida was a member of the MLSTP party youth. He was trained in surface artillery at the Escola Comandante Benedito in Luanda, Angola (1978) and later became a member of ex-Head of State Manuel Pinto da Costa's presidential guard.
[edit] Death
He died on 26 December 2006 during a stay in Portugal for unspecified health reasons. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Morreu Manuel Quintas de Almeida", Jornal de São Tomé e Príncipe, 28 December 2006.
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