# Fradique de Menezes

_São Tomé and Príncipe politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Fradique Bandeira Melo de Menezes is a São Toméan politician who was the third president of São Tomé and Príncipe from 2001 to 2011.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 March 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012#P569))
- **Place of birth:** São Tomé ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012#P19))
- **Citizenship:** São Tomé and Príncipe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012#P106))
- **Political party:** Force for Change Democratic Movement – Liberal Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012#P102))
- **Education:** Free University of Brussels ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of São Tomé and Príncipe (23 July 2003 – 3 September 2011); President of São Tomé and Príncipe (3 September 2001 – 16 July 2003); Minister of Foreign Affairs of São Tomé and Príncipe (1986–1987) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012#P39))

## Questions

**When was Fradique de Menezes born?**  
Fradique de Menezes was born on 21 March 1942 in São Tomé.

**What positions has Fradique de Menezes held?**  
Positions held by Fradique de Menezes include: President of São Tomé and Príncipe (2003–2011); President of São Tomé and Príncipe (2001–2003); Minister of Foreign Affairs of São Tomé and Príncipe (1986–1987).

**Where did Fradique de Menezes study?**  
Fradique de Menezes was educated at Free University of Brussels.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Fradique de Menezes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fradique_de_Menezes) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q271012](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271012) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fradique Bandeira Melo de Menezes (cropped).jpg by Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fradique_Bandeira_Melo_de_Menezes_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Fradique de Menezes". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/fradique-de-menezes. Retrieved 6 November 2026.