# Leonel Mário d'Alva

_Politician, diplomat from São Tomé and Príncipe_

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> Leonel Mário d'Alva is a São Toméan politician. He served as the prime minister of São Tomé and Príncipe from 21 December 1974 until 12 July 1975, when the country gained independence from Portugal.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 July 1935 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1287504#P569))
- **Place of birth:** São Tomé Island ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1287504#P19))
- **Citizenship:** São Tomé and Príncipe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1287504#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; jurist; economist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1287504#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Convergence Party – Reflection Group ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1287504#P102))
- **Positions held:** President of São Tomé and Príncipe (4 March 1991 – 3 April 1991); Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1287504#P39))

## Questions

**When was Leonel Mário d'Alva born?**  
Leonel Mário d'Alva was born on 22 July 1935 in São Tomé Island.

**What positions has Leonel Mário d'Alva held?**  
Positions held by Leonel Mário d'Alva include: President of São Tomé and Príncipe (1991–1991); Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Leonel Mário d'Alva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonel_M%C3%A1rio_d'Alva) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1287504](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1287504) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Leonel Mário d'Alva 1977.jpg by European Commission, European Communities (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leonel_M%C3%A1rio_d%27Alva_1977.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Leonel Mário d'Alva". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/leonel-mario-d-alva. Retrieved 6 November 2026.