Américo Tomás

(1894-1987) President of Portugal
Person human Q371840
Américo Tomás
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Américo Tomás

Summary

Américo Tomás is a human[1]. He was born in Lisbon[2]. He was born on November 19, 1894[3]. He died in Cascais[4]. He died on September 18, 1987[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and sports executive[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (842 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Américo Tomás was born in Lisbon[2].
  • Américo Tomás died in Cascais[4].
  • Américo Tomás was born on November 19, 1894[3].
  • Américo Tomás died on September 18, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemitério da Ajuda[10].
  • Américo Tomás was married to Gertrudes Tomás[11].
  • Américo Tomás held citizenship in Portugal[12].
  • Américo Tomás worked as a politician[6].
  • Américo Tomás worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Américo Tomás worked as a sports executive[8].
  • Américo Tomás held the position of President of Portugal[13].
  • Américo Tomás's education included a stint at Portuguese Naval School[14].
  • Américo Tomás received the Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[15].
  • Américo Tomás received the Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[16].
  • Américo Tomás received the Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17].
  • Américo Tomás received the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18].
  • Américo Tomás received the Collar of the Order of Charles III[19].
  • Américo Tomás received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[20].
  • Américo Tomás's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
  • Américo Tomás is recorded as male[22].
  • Américo Tomás's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Américo Tomás was affiliated with the National Union[24].
  • Américo Tomás's military branch is recorded as Portuguese Navy[25].
  • Américo Tomás's Commons category is recorded as Américo de Deus Rodrigues Thomaz[26].
  • Américo Tomás's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lisbon[2], Américo Tomás… he was born on November 19, 1894[3].

Education

Américo Tomás was educated at Portuguese Naval School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and sports executive[8]. Américo Tomás held the position of President of Portugal[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[15]; Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[16], a grade of an order[28], in Portugal[29], founded in 1917[30]; Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17]; Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18], a Grand Collar[31], in Portugal[32]; Collar of the Order of Charles III[19], a grade of an order[33], in Spain[34]; and Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[20], a grade of an order[35], in Spain[36].

Personal Life

Américo Tomás was married to Gertrudes Tomás[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[21]. He was affiliated with the National Union[24].

Death and Burial

Américo Tomás died on September 18, 1987[5]. He died in Cascais[4]. Burial took place at Cemitério da Ajuda[10].

Why It Matters

Américo Tomás ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (842 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Américo Tomás born?

Born in Lisbon[2], Américo Tomás…

Where did Américo Tomás die?

Américo Tomás died in Cascais[4].

Who was Américo Tomás married to?

Américo Tomás's spouses include Gertrudes Tomás[11].

What did Américo Tomás do for work?

Américo Tomás worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and sports executive[8].

Where did Américo Tomás go to school?

Américo Tomás was educated at Portuguese Naval School[14].

What awards did Américo Tomás receive?

Honors received include Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[15], Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[16], Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17], and Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . boe.es. Retrieved . boe.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . museu.presidencia.pt. museu.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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