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Ismail Kadare
(Novelist)
Ismail Kadare
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: January 28, 1936
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 2 
María Teresa Mirabal
(Political activist)
María Teresa Mirabal
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: October 15, 1935
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: November 25, 1960
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Peter I of Portugal
(King of Portugal)
Peter I of Portugal
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Birthdate: April 8, 1320
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 18, 1367

Peter I of Portugal reigned as the King of Portugal from 28 May 1357 until his death on 18 January 1367. He is best remembered as a just king who perhaps believed in the eye for an eye principle.

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Sérgio Conceição
(Former Portuguese Football Midfielder and Manager)
Sérgio Conceição
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 15, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Apart from representing the club Porto, Portuguese footballer Sérgio Conceição has also played for the Italian clubs Lazio and Inter Milan. He has been part of clubs in Kuwait, Belgium, and Greece, too. As a manager, he has helped Porto win 3 Primeira Liga titles, apart from other championships.

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Miguel Veloso
(Portuguese Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Miguel Veloso
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 11, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus

Miguel Veloso is a Portuguese football player and the current captain of the Italian club, Hellas Verona. Miguel Veloso also played for the national team from 2007 to 2015, helping the team finish third in the 2012 UEFA European Championship.

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Ferdinand I of Portugal
(King)
Ferdinand I of Portugal
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Birthdate: October 31, 1345
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: October 22, 1383
 7 
Álex García
(Actor)
Álex García
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Birthdate: November 14, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 8 
Sancho I of Portugal
(King)
Sancho I of Portugal
1
Birthdate: November 11, 1154
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: March 26, 1211
 9 
Alex Garcia
(Mixed martial artist)
Alex Garcia
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 14, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 10 
Afonso III of Portugal
(King)
Afonso III of Portugal
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Birthdate: May 5, 1210
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: February 16, 1279
 11 
Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal
Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal
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Birthdate: October 15, 1527
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: July 12, 1545

The eldest daughter of Portuguese king John III, Maria Manuela was also the first wife of Philip II of Spain, who ruled Spain, Portugal, Naples, and Sicily at various points. She died following a haemorrhage after giving birth to Carlos, Prince of Asturius, also known as Don Carlos.

 12 
Pedro Passos Coelho
(Economist, Politician, Entrepreneur)
Pedro Passos Coelho
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Birthdate: July 24, 1964
Sun Sign: Leo

Pedro Passos Coelho is a Portuguese university guest lecturer and politician. He is best known for his service as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 21 June 2011 to 26 November 2015. Pedro Passos Coelho is also known for his service as a teacher at prestigious institutions like the Lusiada University and the University of Lisbon.

 13 
Flori Mumajesi
(Recording producer)
Flori Mumajesi
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: August 16, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
 14 
Nanu
(Portugal-Born Football Player Who Represents Guinea-Bissau National Team)
Nanu
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 17, 1994
Sun Sign: Taurus

Football player Eulânio Ângelo Chipela Gomes, born in Portugal, plays as a winger or as a right-back. He made his professional debut with Beira-Mar. He currently plays for FC Dallas on loan from Porto. He made his international career debut with the Guinea-Bissau national football team and represented the team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.    

 15 
Sancho II of Portugal
(King)
Sancho II of Portugal
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Birthdate: September 8, 1209
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 4, 1248
 16 
Afonso II of Portugal
(King)
Afonso II of Portugal
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Birthdate: April 23, 1185
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: March 25, 1223
 17 
Marta Temido
(Politician)
Marta Temido
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 2, 1974
Sun Sign: Pisces

Marta Temido is a Portuguese politician and the current Minister of Health. Prior to her political career, Temido held many important positions in several medical institutions and hospitals. Marta Temido played an important role in Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 18 
Beatrice of Portugal
(Monarch)
Beatrice of Portugal
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Birthdate: 1373
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: 1420 AD
 19 
Álvaro Cunhal
(Portuguese Communist Revolutionary and Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1961 - 1992))
Álvaro Cunhal
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 10, 1913
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: June 13, 2005

Álvaro Cunhal was a Portuguese politician and communist revolutionary. He is best remembered for opposing the dictatorial regime of the Portuguese corporatist state, Estado Novo. Álvaro Cunhal is also remembered for his service as the Portuguese Communist Party's secretary-general from 31 March 1961 to 5 December 1992. 

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Urraca of Castile, Queen of Portugal
(Queen)
Urraca of Castile, Queen of Portugal
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Birthdate: May 28, 1187
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: November 3, 1220
 21 
Marisa Matias
(Politician)
Marisa Matias
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 20, 1976
Sun Sign: Pisces

Marisa Matias is a Portuguese sociologist and politician. One of the most important members of the Left Bloc party, Matias ran for the presidential elections in 2016. She finished third, the best result achieved by a woman in the country. Since 2009, Marisa Matias has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament.

 22 
Urraca of Portugal
(Queen consort of León)
Urraca of Portugal
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Birthdate: 1148 AD
Died: 1211 AD
 23 
Carlos Paredes
(Guitar Player)
Carlos Paredes
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: February 16, 1925
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: July 23, 2004
 24 
Berengaria of Portugal
(Queen)
Berengaria of Portugal
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Birthdate: 1198 AD
Died: March 27, 1221
 25 
Mitrush Kuteli
(Writer)
Mitrush Kuteli
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 13, 1907
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: May 4, 1967
 26 
Francisco de Sá de Miranda
(Poet)
Francisco de Sá de Miranda
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 28, 1481
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: May 17, 1558

Francisco de Sá de Miranda was a Portuguese poet. He is credited with introducing various classical poetic forms, such as the sonnet, the eclogue, the elegy, and the ottava rima, to Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking regions. In addition to poems, Francisco de Sá de Miranda also wrote a couple of theatrical comedies.

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Camilo Pessanha
(Portuguese Symbolist Poet)
Camilo Pessanha
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 7, 1867
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: March 1, 1926

Portuguese poet Camilo Pessanha was not just a qualified lawyer but also taught in a high school in China. He is credited with being a pioneer of Symbolism in Portuguese poetry and was also an advisor to a number of governors. Known to be eccentric, he also collected Chinese art.

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Eugénio de Castro
(Poet)
Eugénio de Castro
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 4, 1869
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: August 17, 1944