António Pires Veloso
António Elísio Capelo Pires Veloso (10 August 1926 – 17 August 2014) was a general in the Portuguese Army. He was known as the Vice-Rei do Norte (Viceroy of the North) for his role in quashing the Coup of 25 November 1975. He was also the final Governor and High Commissioner of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe from 1974 to 1975, and a candidate in the 1980 Portuguese presidential election.
António Pires Veloso | |
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| Birth name | António Elísio Capelo Pires Veloso |
| Other name(s) | Vice-Rei do Norte (Viceroy of the North) |
| Born | 10 August 1926 Folgosinho, Gouveia, Portugal |
| Died | 17 August 2014 (aged 88) Porto, Portugal |
| Allegiance | Portugal |
| Service/ | Portuguese Army |
| Years of service | 1949–1977 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Northern Military Region (September 1975 – November 1977) |
| Awards | Porto Municipal Medal of Merit, gold class |
| Memorials | Bust in Praça da República, Porto |
| Alma mater | University of Porto, Military Academy |
| Relations | Aureliano Veloso (brother), Rui Veloso (nephew) |
| Other work | Governor, later High Commissioner of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe (April 1974 – July 1975); Presidential candidate (1980) |
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