Álvaro Cunhal
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Summary
Álvaro Cunhal was born on November 10, 1913[1], in Coimbra[2]. He died on June 13, 2005[3], in Lisbon[4]. He worked as a politician[5], sculptor[6], writer[7], lawyer[8], and revolutionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,566 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Alto de São João Cemetery[11]
- Father: Avelino da Costa Cunhal[12]
- Mother: Mercedes Simões Ferreira Barreirinhas[13]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[14]
- Occupation: jurist[15]
- Position held: Minister without Portfolio[16], Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party[17], member of the Assembly of the Republic[18]
- Educated at: University of Lisbon[19]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[20], Order of Friendship[21], Order of Playa Girón[22], Order of the October Revolution[23], Lenin Peace Prize[24]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Portuguese Communist Party[27]
- Commons category: Álvaro Cunhal[28]
- Family name: Cunhal[29]
- Given name: Álvaro[30]
- Pseudonym: Manuel Tiago[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[34]
- Birth name: Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal[35]
- Name in native language: Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal[36]
- Place of detention: Peniche Fortress[37]
- Sibling: Maria Eugénia Cunhal[38]
Why It Matters
Álvaro Cunhal has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Álvaro Cunhal born?
Álvaro Cunhal was born in Coimbra[2].
Where did Álvaro Cunhal die?
Álvaro Cunhal passed away in Lisbon[4].
Who were Álvaro Cunhal's parents?
Álvaro Cunhal's father was Avelino da Costa Cunhal[12]. Álvaro Cunhal's mother was Mercedes Simões Ferreira Barreirinhas[13].
What did Álvaro Cunhal do for work?
Álvaro Cunhal worked as a politician[5], sculptor[6], writer[7], lawyer[8], and revolutionary[9].
Where did Álvaro Cunhal go to school?
Álvaro Cunhal was educated at University of Lisbon[19].
What awards did Álvaro Cunhal receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[20], Order of Friendship[21], Order of Playa Girón[22], and Order of the October Revolution[23].