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Sidónio Pais

president of Portugal
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Sidónio Pais was a Portuguese military officer and politician who served as president of Portugal from 1918 to 1919. He came to power through a military coup in December 1917, overthrowing the existing Democratic government. Pais established an authoritarian regime known as the "New Republic," characterized by charismatic leadership and an attempt to unify feuding political factions. However, his rule failed to bring lasting stability and was marked by continued political unrest. Pais was assassinated in Lisbon on December 14, 1918, and his death precipitated a brief civil war. The First Republic, during which Pais rose to prominence, was a period of significant political instability in Portugal, marked by frequent government changes, internal divisions, and military interventions.1

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  1. history of Portugal - The First Republic, 1910–26
  2. history of Portugal - The Salazar regime
  3. history of Portugal - The 1976 constitution and subsequent reforms
  4. history of Portugal - Social and economic conditions

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