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António Arnault
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Minister of Social Affairs
In office
30 January 1978 – 29 August 1978
President António Ramalho Eanes
Prime Minister Mário Soares
Preceded by Armando Bacelar
Succeeded by Acácio Pereira Magro
Personal details
Born
António Duarte Arnault

(1936-01-28)28 January 1936
Cumieira, Portugal
Died 21 May 2018(2018-05-21) (aged 82)
Santo António dos Olivais, Portugal
Political party Socialist Party
Alma mater University of Coimbra
Occupation Poet
Fiction writer
Essayist
Politician
Profession Lawyer

António Duarte Arnault (born January 28, 1936 – died May 21, 2018) was an important person from Portugal. He was a poet, a writer of stories, an essayist (someone who writes short pieces on different topics), a lawyer, and a politician. He also received the Order of Liberty, which is a special award in Portugal.

António Arnault served as the Minister of Social Affairs in the Portuguese government. This means he was in charge of things like healthcare, education, and welfare for the people. He worked under Prime Minister Mário Soares. Even after he stopped being active in politics, he continued to share his ideas and opinions, making him an important voice in his country.

Who Was António Arnault?

António Duarte Arnault was born in a place called Cumieira, Portugal. He lived a long life, from 1936 to 2018. He was known for having many different talents and careers.

Early Life and Learning

António Arnault studied at the University of Coimbra. This is one of the oldest and most famous universities in Portugal. He chose to study law, which helped him become a lawyer later in life.

A Man of Many Talents

Besides being a lawyer, António Arnault was also a creative person.

  • He was a poet, meaning he wrote poems.
  • He was a fiction writer, which means he wrote stories that were not real.
  • He was an essayist, someone who writes short pieces about different ideas.
  • He was also a politician, working to help lead his country.

His Time in Government

António Arnault played a role in the government of Portugal. He was part of the team that helped run the country.

Serving as Minister

From January to August in 1978, António Arnault was the Minister of Social Affairs. This was a very important job. As Minister, he helped make decisions about social programs. These programs are designed to improve the lives of people in Portugal. He worked with the President, António Ramalho Eanes, and the Prime Minister, Mário Soares.

Later Life and Legacy

Even after he left his job as a minister, António Arnault remained an important figure. He continued to share his thoughts and ideas about Portugal's future. He was respected for his opinions and his long career of public service.

António Arnault passed away on May 21, 2018, when he was 82 years old. He died in a hospital in Santo António dos Olivais, Portugal. He is remembered for his many contributions as a writer, a lawyer, and a politician.

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