José Jorge Loureiro
Portuguese soldier and politician
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José Jorge Loureiro (23 April 1791[1] – 1 June 1860)[2] was a Portuguese soldier and politician at the time of the monarchy.
José Jorge Loureiro | |
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| Prime Minister of Portugal | |
| In office 18 November 1835 – 19 April 1836 | |
| Monarch | Maria II of Portugal |
| Preceded by | Duke of Saldanha |
| Succeeded by | Duke of Terceira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1791 |
| Died | 1 June 1860 (aged 69) Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal |
Career
He was studying law at the University of Coimbra when the Invasion of Portugal began, which prompted him to join the academic battalion.[3]
He served as finance minister and from 18 November 1835 to 19 April 1836 he was Prime Minister of Portugal.[4]