# DGEMN

> former government agency in Portugal

**Wikidata**: [Q10266751](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10266751)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dgemn

## Summary
DGEMN (Direcção Geral dos Edifícios e Monumentos Nacionais) was a former Portuguese government agency responsible for public services related to buildings and national monuments. Established in 1929, it was dissolved in 2007 and succeeded by IGESPAR, the Instituto da Habitação e Reabilitação Urbana.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1929
- **Dissolved**: 2007
- **Successor**: IGESPAR (Instituto da Habitação e Reabilitação Urbana)
- **Country**: Portugal
- **Classification**: Government agency
- **Aliases**: DGEMN, Direcção Geral de Edifícios e Monumentos Nacionais, Direcção-geral dos edifícios e monumentos nacionais, Direcção Geral dos Edifícios e Monumentos Nacionais, Monumentos Nacionais
- **ISNI**: 0000000107277086
- **VIAF ID**: 153203043
- **Library of Congress ID**: n85087151
- **National Library of Israel ID**: 987007266609705171
- **Wikipedia languages**: Portuguese
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/121vxqv6
- **Yale Lux ID**: group/21ec4b28-...

## FAQs
**What was DGEMN?**
DGEMN was a Portuguese government agency responsible for managing public buildings and national monuments. It operated from 1929 until its dissolution in 2007.

**When was DGEMN founded?**
DGEMN was established in 1929.

**What replaced DGEMN?**
DGEMN was succeeded by IGESPAR, the Instituto da Habitação e Reabilitação Urbana, in 2007.

**Where was DGEMN located?**
DGEMN was based in Portugal.

**What was DGEMN's primary function?**
DGEMN was responsible for public services related to buildings and national monuments.

## Why It Matters
DGEMN played a crucial role in the preservation and management of Portugal's architectural heritage. Its dissolution in 2007 marked a shift in how the country approached urban development and monument conservation, transitioning to IGESPAR's focus on housing and urban rehabilitation.

## Notable For
- **Heritage Management**: DGEMN was instrumental in overseeing national monuments and public buildings.
- **Government Agency Transition**: Its dissolution in 2007 led to the establishment of IGESPAR, which shifted focus to housing and urban rejuvenation.
- **Architectural Preservation**: DGEMN contributed to the preservation of Portugal's cultural and historical landmarks.

## Body
### History
DGEMN was founded in 1929 as a government agency tasked with managing public buildings and national monuments. Over the years, it played a significant role in maintaining Portugal's architectural heritage. In 2007, DGEMN was dissolved, and its responsibilities were transferred to IGESPAR, the Instituto da Habitação e Reabilitação Urbana.

### Structure and Function
As a government agency, DGEMN was part of Portugal's organizational framework for public services. Its primary functions included the oversight of national monuments and public buildings. The agency was known by multiple aliases, including Direcção Geral de Edifícios e Monumentos Nacionais and Monumentos Nacionais.

### Identification and References
DGEMN is identified by several unique identifiers, including its ISNI (0000000107277086), VIAF ID (153203043), and Library of Congress ID (n85087151). It also has a National Library of Israel ID (987007266609705171) and a Yale Lux ID (group/21ec4b28-...).

### Digital Presence
DGEMN's digital presence is reflected in its Wikipedia page, available in Portuguese, and its entry in the Google Knowledge Graph (ID: /g/121vxqv6). The agency's historical data is also referenced in academic and institutional records.

### Legacy
DGEMN's legacy includes its role in preserving Portugal's architectural heritage and its transition to IGESPAR, which focused on housing and urban rehabilitation. The agency's dissolution in 2007 marked a significant shift in how the country approached public infrastructure and monument conservation.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File