Leonel Mário d'Alva facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leonel Mário d'Alva
D'Alva signing the Lomé Convention on behalf of São Tomé and Príncipe, 1977
Acting President of São Tomé and Príncipe
In office 4 March 1991 – 3 April 1991
Prime Minister	Daniel Daio
Preceded by	Manuel Pinto da Costa
Succeeded by	Miguel Trovoada
Personal details
Born	(1935-07-22) 22 July 1935 (age 89) Overseas Province of São Tomé and Príncipe, Portugal
Political party	Democratic Convergence Party

Leonel Mário d'Alva (born July 22, 1935) is an important politician from São Tomé and Príncipe. He played a key role in his country's journey to independence from Portugal. He also served in many high-level government positions.

Early Political Career

Leonel Mário d'Alva became the prime minister of São Tomé and Príncipe on December 21, 1974. He held this position until July 12, 1975. This was the day São Tomé and Príncipe gained its independence from Portugal.

After independence, he continued to serve his country. From July to December 1975, he was the Minister of Economic Co-ordination. This role involved managing the country's economy.

Leading the National Assembly

From late 1975 to 1980, d'Alva served as the President of the National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe. The National Assembly is like the country's parliament. It is where laws are made.

In 1991, São Tomé and Príncipe held its first democratic elections. After these elections, Leonel Mário d'Alva was again chosen to be the President of the National Assembly.

Foreign Minister and Acting President

Leonel Mário d'Alva also worked as the foreign minister from 1975 to 1978. In this role, he represented his country to other nations.

He also served as the acting president of São Tomé and Príncipe for a short time. This was from March 4 to April 3, 1991.

Founding a Political Party

In 1991, Leonel Mário d'Alva helped start a new political group. This group was called the Democratic Convergence Party – Reflection Group (PCD–RG). He led this party for many years.