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Francisco Xavier do Amaral

Timorese (1937-2012)

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Francisco Xavier do Amaral was an East Timorese politician. A founder of the Frente Revolucionária de Timor Leste Independente (Fretilin), Amaral was sworn in as the first President of East Timor when the country, then a Portuguese colony, made a unilateral declaration of independence on 28 November 1975. He was a member of the National Parliament for the Timorese Social Democratic Association from 2001 until his death in 2012. Amaral was also known as "Abo (Grandfather) Xavier", a term of endearment, by East Timorese.

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Place of birth
Turiscai wd
Died
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Place of death
Dili wd
Citizenship
Timor-Leste wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Timorese Social Democratic Association wd

Positions held wd

  • President of East Timor (28 November 1975 – 7 December 1975)
  • Member of the National Parliament of East Timor

Questions

When was Francisco Xavier do Amaral born?
Francisco Xavier do Amaral was born on 3 December 1937 in Turiscai.
What positions has Francisco Xavier do Amaral held?
Positions held by Francisco Xavier do Amaral include: President of East Timor (1975–1975); Member of the National Parliament of East Timor.

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  1. Wikipedia (English): Francisco Xavier do Amaral · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q731840 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Francisco Xavier do Amaral.jpg by Wahlkampf_JRH_mit_Francisco_do_Amaral_u._Mario_Carrascalao.JPG : Jörg Meier, Watch Indonesia! derivative work: Patrick ( talk ) (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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