# Evaristo Carvalho

_São Tomé and Príncipe politician (1941–2022)_

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> Evaristo do Espírito Santo Carvalho was a São Toméan politician who served as the fourth president of São Tomé and Príncipe from 2016 to 2021. He was previously the prime minister of the country on two occasions.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 October 1941 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P19))
- **Died:** 28 May 2022 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P570))
- **Place of death:** Lisbon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P20))
- **Citizenship:** São Tomé and Príncipe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P106))
- **Political party:** Independent Democratic Action ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P102))
- **Positions held:** President of São Tomé and Príncipe (3 September 2016 – 2 October 2021); Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe (26 September 2001 – 28 March 2002); Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe (7 July 1994 – 25 October 1994) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734#P39))

## Questions

**When was Evaristo Carvalho born?**  
Evaristo Carvalho was born on 22 October 1941 in Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe.

**What positions has Evaristo Carvalho held?**  
Positions held by Evaristo Carvalho include: President of São Tomé and Príncipe (2016–2021); Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe (2001–2002); Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe (1994–1994).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Evaristo Carvalho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaristo_Carvalho) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q709734](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q709734) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Evaristo Carvalho 2016.jpg by Agência Brasil Fotografias (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Evaristo_Carvalho_2016.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Evaristo Carvalho, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Evaristo Carvalho 2016.jpg — Agência Brasil Fotografias, CC BY 2.0.

## Cite this page

"Evaristo Carvalho". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/evaristo-carvalho. Retrieved 6 November 2026.