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Fernando José Salgueiro Maia
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Captain Salgueiro Maia
Born (1944-07-01)July 1, 1944
Castelo de Vide, Portugal
Died 4 April 1992 (1992-04-05) (aged 47)
Santarém, Portugal
Allegiance  Portugal
Service/branch Military flag of Portugal.svg Portuguese Army
Rank Captain (from 1981 Major)
Battles/wars

Portuguese Colonial War

  • Mozambican War of Independence
Carnation Revolution
Awards Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty
Grand Officer of the Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword, of Valour, Loyalty and Merit
Gold Medal of the city of Santarém

Fernando José Salgueiro Maia was a captain of the Portuguese army. His actions helped the Carnation Revolution remain peaceful.

Images for kids

  • Salgueiro Maia graffiti

    Graffiti of the icon of the 1974 Carnation Revolution in Portugal, Fernando José Salgueiro Maia, on a Lisbon wall to commemorate upcoming 40th anniversary of this event.


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