When was Jorge Carlos Fonseca born?

Jorge Carlos Fonseca was born on 20 October 1950 in Mindelo.

What positions has Jorge Carlos Fonseca held?

Positions held by Jorge Carlos Fonseca include: President of Cape Verde (2011–2021).

Where did Jorge Carlos Fonseca study?

Jorge Carlos Fonseca was educated at University of Lisbon.

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Jorge Carlos Fonseca

Cape Verdean politician and former president of Cape Verde

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Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca is a Cape Verdean politician, lawyer and university professor who served as the President of Cape Verde from 2011 to 2021. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 1993. Supported by the Movement for Democracy (MpD), he won the 2011 presidential election in a second round of voting. Presidential elections were held in Cape Verde on 2 October 2016, where he was re-elected with 74.08% of the vote.

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Born: 20 October 1950 wd
Place of birth: Mindelo wd
Citizenship: Cape Verde wd
Occupation: diplomat, politician, academic staff, writer, jurist wd
Political party: Movement for Democracy wd
Education: University of Lisbon wd
Spouse: Lígia Fonseca wd
Official website: presidencia.cv wd

Positions held wd

President of Cape Verde (9 September 2011 – 9 November 2021)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Grand Collar of the Order of Liberty
Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa
Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Order of the Republic of Serbia

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When was Jorge Carlos Fonseca born?: Jorge Carlos Fonseca was born on 20 October 1950 in Mindelo.
What positions has Jorge Carlos Fonseca held?: Positions held by Jorge Carlos Fonseca include: President of Cape Verde (2011–2021).
Where did Jorge Carlos Fonseca study?: Jorge Carlos Fonseca was educated at University of Lisbon.

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