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Pedro Pires

Cape Verdean politician and former president of Cape Verde

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Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires is a Cape Verdean politician who served as Prime Minister of Cape Verde from 1975 to 1991, and later as president from 2001 to 2011.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
São Filipe wd
Citizenship
Cape Verde wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde wd
Education
University of Lisbon wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Cape Verde (22 March 2001 – 9 September 2011)
  • Minister of Finance of Cape Verde (1986–1990)
  • Prime Minister of Cabo Verde (8 July 1975 – 4 April 1991)

Awards wd

  • Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership (2011)
  • Order of José Martí
  • Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
  • Order of the Republic of The Gambia
  • Order of Amilcar Cabral
  • Order of Christ
  • Order of Prince Henry
  • National Order of the Lion of Senegal

Questions

When was Pedro Pires born?
Pedro Pires was born on 29 April 1934 in São Filipe.
What positions has Pedro Pires held?
Positions held by Pedro Pires include: President of Cape Verde (2001–2011); Minister of Finance of Cape Verde (1986–1990); Prime Minister of Cabo Verde (1975–1991).
Where did Pedro Pires study?
Pedro Pires was educated at University of Lisbon.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pedro Pires · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q107431 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Secretary Alphonso Jackson with Pedro Pires (cropped).jpg by Ron Bennett--HUD (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Pedro Pires". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pedro-pires. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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