Mário Soares
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Mário Soares was born on December 7, 1924, in Lisbon [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died there on January 7, 2017, from a stroke [9][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][10]. A citizen of Portugal [11], he was a politician, lawyer, and writer whose father was João Lopes Soares [12]. He identified with atheism and was educated at the University of Lisbon . His spouse was Maria Barroso, and they had one child, João Soares [13].
Soares worked in the field of politics and served as an employer at the University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany from 1970 to 1972 [14][15][16]. His political career included serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1974 to 1975, Prime Minister of Portugal from 1976 to 1978 and again from 1983 to 1985, and President of Portugal from 1986 to 1996 . He was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Académie des sciences d'outre-mer [17].
His honors include the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, the Collar of the Order of Charles III, the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau, and the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic [18][19][20][21][22]. He also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Rennes 2 and an honorary doctorate from the University of Salamanca, along with two other unspecified awards [18][19][20][21][22]. He was buried at Prazeres Cemetery .
Mário Soares
Summary
Mário Soares is a human[1]. Born in Lisbon[2], he… he passed away in Lisbon[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Mário Soares was born in Lisbon[2].
- Mário Soares passed away in Lisbon[3].
- Mário Soares is buried at Prazeres Cemetery[8].
- Mário Soares's father was João Lopes Soares[9].
- Mário Soares was married to Maria Barroso[10].
- A child of Mário Soares was João Soares[11].
- Mário Soares held citizenship in Portugal[12].
- Mário Soares's professions included politician[4].
- Mário Soares's professions included lawyer[5].
- Mário Soares's professions included writer[6].
- Mário Soares's field of work was politics[13].
- Mário Soares held the position of President of Portugal[14].
- Mário Soares held the position of Prime Minister of Portugal[15].
- Mário Soares held the position of Prime Minister of Portugal[16].
- Mário Soares held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[17].
- Mário Soares held the position of Minister without Portfolio[18].
- Mário Soares held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[19].
- Mário Soares was employed by University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[20].
- Mário Soares was educated at University of Lisbon[21].
- Mário Soares received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22].
- Mário Soares received the honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2[23].
- Mário Soares received the Collar of the Order of Charles III[24].
- Mário Soares received the honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[25].
- Mário Soares received the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[26].
- Mário Soares received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27].
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Origins and Family
Mário Soares was born in Lisbon[2]. His father was João Lopes Soares[9].
Education
Mário Soares was educated at University of Lisbon[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6]. Mário Soares's field of work was politics[13]. Among his employers was University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[20]. Positions held include President of Portugal[14], a public office[28], in Portugal[29], founded in 1911[30]; Prime Minister of Portugal[15], a public office[31], in Portugal[32], founded in 1974[33]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[17], a position[34], in Portugal[35]; Minister without Portfolio[18]; deputy of the Constituent Assembly[36], a position[37], in Portugal[38]; and member of the Assembly of the Republic[39], a position[40], in Portugal[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2[23], Collar of the Order of Charles III[24], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[25], Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[26], and Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27].
Personal Life
Mário Soares was married to Maria Barroso[10]. A child of him was João Soares[11]. His religion is recorded as atheism[42]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party[43].
Death and Burial
Mário Soares passed away in Lisbon[3]. He is buried at Prazeres Cemetery[8].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mário Soares include Mário Soares Garden[44], a garden[45], in Portugal[46] and he, Freedom and Democracy, Prize[47], an award[48], in Portugal[49], founded in 2025[50].
Why It Matters
Mário Soares ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Mário Soares Garden[44], a garden[45], in Portugal[46] and he, Freedom and Democracy, Prize[47], an award[48], in Portugal[49], founded in 2025[50].
FAQs
Where was Mário Soares born?
Mário Soares was born in Lisbon[2].
Where did Mário Soares die?
Mário Soares passed away in Lisbon[3].
Who were Mário Soares's parents?
Mário Soares's father was João Lopes Soares[9].
Who was Mário Soares married to?
Mário Soares's spouses include Maria Barroso[10].
What did Mário Soares do for work?
Mário Soares worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and writer[6].
Where did Mário Soares go to school?
Mário Soares was educated at University of Lisbon[21].
What awards did Mário Soares receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2[23], Collar of the Order of Charles III[24], and honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[25].