António de Serpa Pimentel

António de Serpa Pimentel (20 November 1825 in Coimbra – 2 March 1900) was Prime Minister of Portugal from 14 January to 11 October 1890. His term in office began as a reaction to the British ultimatum concerning Portuguese colonial policy in southeast Africa. The signing of the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty later that year, which was intended as a step to resolve the crisis, was viewed as further appeasement of a powerful Britain. This led to his resignation and the fall of his government.

António de Serpa Pimentel
Photograph of António de Serpa Pimentel, c.1900
Prime Minister of Portugal
In office
14 January 1890  11 October 1890
MonarchCarlos I
Preceded byJosé Luciano de Castro
Succeeded byJoão Crisóstomo
Personal details
Born(1825-11-20)20 November 1825
Coimbra, Kingdom of Portugal
Died2 March 1900(1900-03-02) (aged 74)
Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal
Political partyRegenerator Party
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