Portuguese Famouse Personalities

Vasco Da Gama

Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach India by sea. This biography of Vasco da Gama provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 1469 AD/ Portuguese

Henry The Navigator

Portuguese Political figure

The Portugal navigator is credited for founding the first navigation school and is considered one of the pioneers in discovery of new lands. To know more about his childhood, profile, timeline and career read on.

Born: 04 March 1394/ Portuguese

Sara Sampaio

Sara Sampaio is a Portuguese supermodel and actress. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 21 July 1991/ Portuguese

Anthony Of Padua

Saint Anthony of Padua was a Catholic Priest from Portugal, who lived and worked as a friar of the Franciscan Order. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements, and timeline.

Born: 15 August 1195/ Portuguese

Philip IV Of Spain

Philip IV was the king of Spain and Portugal (as Philip III) in the 17th century. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, achievements, and timeline.

Born: 08 April 1605/ Portuguese

Pedro I Of Brazil

First Emperor of Brazil

Pedro I of Brazil was the first emperor of Brazil. He also ruled over Portugal for a short time as King Dom Pedro IV.

Born: 12 October 1798/ Portuguese

Maria Dolores Dos Santos Aveiro

Cristiano Ronaldos Mother

Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro is the mother of famous Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, struggles, personal life, etc.

Born: 31 December 1954/ Portuguese

Manuel II Of Portugal

Manuel II of Portugal was the last King of Potugal. His reign last for a little above two years and was ended abruptly after the monarchy was abolished following the October 5, 1910 revolution. Check out this biography to know about his life.

Born: 15 November 1889/ Portuguese

Luis De Matos

Luis de Matos is considered among one of the most influential magicians in recent times. To know more about the childhood, career, profile and timeline of the founder of ‘ESTÚDIO33’, a multi-purpose studio, read on

Born: 23 August 1970/ Portuguese

Luis Figo

Former Portuguese Footballer

Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo is a retired Portuguese footballer who played for Sporting CP, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Internazionale. This biography of Figo profiles his childhood, life, football career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 04 November 1972/ Portuguese

Katia Aveiro

Katia Aveiro is a Portuguese singer, TV personality, and businesswoman, better known as the sister of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, career, achievements, etc.

Born: 05 October 1977/ Portuguese

José Saramago

Jose Saramago was a renowned Portuguese novelist and a Nobel Prize winner in Literature. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline

Born: 16 November 1922/ Portuguese

José Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and former footballer. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 26 January 1963/ Portuguese

Joaquim Chissano

Former President of Mozambique

Joaquim Chissano, was the first foreign minister and second President of independent Mozambique. This biography of Joaquim Chissano provides detailed information about his childhood, career, profile and timeline

Born: 22 October 1939/ Portuguese

Fernando Pessoa

Fernando Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, philosopher, literary critic, publisher and translator.

Born: 13 June 1888/ Portuguese

Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan was a famous Portuguese navigator and explorer. This biography profiles his childhood, life, explorations, achievements and timeline.

Born: 1480 AD/ Portuguese

Fabio Coentrao

Fabio Coentrao is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for the national team. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 11 March 1988/ Portuguese

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best footballers to have ever played the game. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 05 February 1985/ Portuguese

Bartolomeu Dias

Bartolomeu Dias was a Portuguese explorer who became the first European to reach Indian Ocean from the Atlantic. This biography of Bartolomeu Dias provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 1450 AD/ Portuguese

António Guterres

9th Secretary-General of the United Nations

António Guterres is a former prime minister of Portugal. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, achievements, etc.

Born: 30 April 1949/ Portuguese

António De Oliveira Salazar

Former Acting President of Portugal

António de Oliveira Salazar was the prime minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

Born: 28 April 1889/ Portuguese

Alexander Alekhine

French chess player

Alexander Alekhine was a celebrated chess player of Russia. This biography of Alexander Alekhine provides detailed information about his childhood, achievements, life & timeline.

Born: 31 October 1892/ Portuguese

AA9skillz

AA9skillz is a Portuguese YouTuber who posts gaming content related to FIFA. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 06 June 1987/ Portuguese

Carmen Miranda

Born: 09 February 1909/ Portuguese

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