When was Xanana Gusmão born?

Xanana Gusmão was born on 20 June 1946 in Laleia.

What positions has Xanana Gusmão held?

Positions held by Xanana Gusmão include: Prime Minister of East Timor (since 1 July 2023); Prime Minister of East Timor (2007–2015); President of East Timor (2002–2007).

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Xanana Gusmão

Prime Minister and former President of East Timor

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José Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmão is an East Timorese politician. He has served as the tenth prime minister of Timor-Leste since 2023, previously serving as the sixth prime minister from 2007 to 2015. A former rebel, he also served as East Timor's first president since its re-establishment of independence from 2002 to 2007.

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Born: 20 June 1946 wd
Place of birth: Laleia wd
Citizenship: Portugal, Timor-Leste wd
Occupation: politician, writer, head of government wd
Political party: National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction, Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor wd
Spouse: Kirsty Sword Gusmão wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of East Timor (since 1 July 2023 · BS 16 Asar 2080 onwards)
Prime Minister of East Timor (8 August 2007 – 16 February 2015)
President of East Timor (20 May 2002 – 20 May 2007)

Awards wd

Sakharov Prize (1999)
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (2001)
North–South Prize (2002)
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Sydney Peace Prize (2000)
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2006)
honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra
honorary doctorate of the University of Porto
honorary doctor of the Hunan University (2017)
Order of Vanuatu (2011)
Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty (1993)
honorary doctor of Lusíada University
Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross

Questions

When was Xanana Gusmão born?: Xanana Gusmão was born on 20 June 1946 in Laleia.
What positions has Xanana Gusmão held?: Positions held by Xanana Gusmão include: Prime Minister of East Timor (since 1 July 2023); Prime Minister of East Timor (2007–2015); President of East Timor (2002–2007).

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Last updated 7 November 2026 · facts checked 8 November 2026

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