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Isaura Gomes

Cape Verdean politician and pharmacist

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Isaura Tavares Gomes is a Cape Verdean pharmacist, politician and women's rights activist. Representing the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, she was the first and only woman to become a deputy following Cape Verde's independence in 1975 and the country's first female mayor when she was elected mayor of São Vicente in 2004.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Santiago wd
Citizenship
Cape Verde wd
Occupation
politician, pharmacist wd
Political party
Movement for Democracy (since 2005), African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (until 1981) wd
Education
University of Coimbra, University of Porto, Liceu Ludgero Lima wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (2004–2011)
  • Member of the National Assembly of Cape Verde (1975–1980)

Questions

When was Isaura Gomes born?
Isaura Gomes was born on 22 February 1944 in Santiago.
What positions has Isaura Gomes held?
Positions held by Isaura Gomes include: mayor (2004–2011); Member of the National Assembly of Cape Verde (1975–1980).
Where did Isaura Gomes study?
Isaura Gomes was educated at University of Coimbra, University of Porto, Liceu Ludgero Lima.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Isaura Gomes · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q24565805 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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