António de Spínola

António de Spínola

Known For

Acting

Born

April 11, 1910

Died

August 13, 1996 (aged 86)

Birthplace

Estremoz, Portugal

Biography

António Sebastião Ribeiro de Spínola was a Portuguese military officer, author and conservative politician who played an important role in Portugal's transition to democracy following the Carnation Revolution.