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Manuel Pinto da Costa

President of São Tomé and Príncipe, economist

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Manuel Pinto da Costa is a Santomean economist and politician who served as the first president of São Tomé and Príncipe from 1975 to 1991. He again served as president from 2011 to 2016.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Água Grande wd
Citizenship
Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe wd
Occupation
economist, politician wd
Political party
Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe/Social Democratic Party wd

Positions held wd

  • President of São Tomé and Príncipe (3 September 2011 – 3 September 2016)
  • President of São Tomé and Príncipe (12 July 1975 – 4 March 1991)

Awards wd

  • Order of José Martí
  • Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
  • Order of Agostinho Neto
  • Order of Prince Henry
  • Order of the Republic of Serbia

Questions

When was Manuel Pinto da Costa born?
Manuel Pinto da Costa was born on 5 August 1937 in Água Grande.
What positions has Manuel Pinto da Costa held?
Positions held by Manuel Pinto da Costa include: President of São Tomé and Príncipe (2011–2016); President of São Tomé and Príncipe (1975–1991).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Manuel Pinto da Costa · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q295049 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Manuel Pinto da Costa 2014 (cropped).jpg by 總統府 (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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