António de Serpa Pimentel

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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

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.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year ... D. Appleton & Company. 1891. p. 738.
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Portugal
1886–1870
Succeeded by