Miguel Portas

Portuguese politician (1958–2012)
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Miguel Portas

Summary

Miguel Portas is a human[1]. Born in Lisbon[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1958[3]. He passed away in Antwerp[4]. He died on April 24, 2012[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], and economist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Miguel Portas's place of birth was Lisbon[2].
  • Miguel Portas passed away in Antwerp[4].
  • Miguel Portas was born on May 1, 1958[3].
  • Miguel Portas died on April 24, 2012[5].
  • Miguel Portas's father was Nuno Portas[10].
  • Miguel Portas's mother was Helena de Sacadura Cabral[11].
  • Miguel Portas held citizenship in Portugal[12].
  • Miguel Portas worked as a politician[6].
  • Miguel Portas worked as a journalist[7].
  • Miguel Portas worked as an economist[8].
  • Miguel Portas held the position of Member of the European Parliament[13].
  • Miguel Portas held the position of Member of the European Parliament[14].
  • Miguel Portas's education included a stint at Technical University of Lisbon[15].
  • Miguel Portas received the Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[16].
  • Miguel Portas is recorded as male[17].
  • Miguel Portas's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Miguel Portas was affiliated with the Left Bloc[19].
  • Miguel Portas's Commons category is recorded as Miguel Portas[20].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[21].
  • Miguel Portas's family name is recorded as Portas[22].
  • Miguel Portas's given name is recorded as Miguel[23].
  • Miguel Portas's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[24].
  • Miguel Portas's work location is recorded as Brussels[25].
  • Miguel Portas's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Miguel Portas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[27].

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Origins and Family

Miguel Portas's place of birth was Lisbon[2]. He was born on May 1, 1958[3]. His father was Nuno Portas[10]. His mother was Helena de Sacadura Cabral[11].

Education

Miguel Portas's education included a stint at Technical University of Lisbon[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], and economist[8]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[13], a member of parliament[28], founded in 1979[29].

Recognition

Miguel Portas received the Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[16].

Personal Life

Miguel Portas was affiliated with the Left Bloc[19].

Death and Burial

Miguel Portas died on April 24, 2012[5]. He died in Antwerp[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[21].

Why It Matters

Miguel Portas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Miguel Portas born?

Miguel Portas's place of birth was Lisbon[2].

Where did Miguel Portas die?

Miguel Portas died in Antwerp[4].

Who were Miguel Portas's parents?

Miguel Portas's father was Nuno Portas[10]. Miguel Portas's mother was Helena de Sacadura Cabral[11].

What did Miguel Portas do for work?

Miguel Portas worked as politician[6], journalist[7], and economist[8].

Where did Miguel Portas go to school?

Miguel Portas was educated at Technical University of Lisbon[15].

What awards did Miguel Portas receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Members of the European Parliament. europarl.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Members of the European Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Members of the European Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Members of the European Parliament. europarl.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . jornaldenegocios.pt. Retrieved . jornaldenegocios.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Technical University of Lisbon
    Member of political party Left Bloc
    Place of birth Lisbon
    Languages spoken, written or signed Portuguese
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