# Francisco Guterres

_East Timorese politician (1954-2026)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Francisco Guterres, popularly known by his nom de guerre Lú-Olo, was an East Timorese revolutionary and politician who served as the 6th president of Timor-Leste from 2017 to 2022. A member of Fretilin, he also served as the first president of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste from 2002 to 2007. A member of Falintil, he was a leading figure in the armed resistance to the Indonesian occupation of East Timor.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 September 1954 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ossu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P19))
- **Died:** 21 June 2026 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kuala Lumpur ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Timor-Leste ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P106))
- **Political party:** Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P102))
- **Spouse:** Cidália Guterres ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of East Timor (20 May 2017 – 20 May 2022); Speaker of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste (20 May 2002 – 31 July 2007) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Timor-Leste; Medal of Merit; Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790#P166))

## Questions

**When was Francisco Guterres born?**  
Francisco Guterres was born on 7 September 1954 in Ossu.

**What positions has Francisco Guterres held?**  
Positions held by Francisco Guterres include: President of East Timor (2017–2022); Speaker of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste (2002–2007).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Francisco Guterres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Guterres) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q897790](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q897790) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: President of Timor Leste Francisco Guterres.jpg by Presidência da República de Timor-Leste (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:President_of_Timor_Leste_Francisco_Guterres.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Francisco Guterres, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: President of Timor Leste Francisco Guterres.jpg — Presidência da República de Timor-Leste, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Francisco Guterres". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/francisco-guterres. Retrieved 9 November 2026.