Álvaro Cunhal date of birth:
November 10, 1913
How old was Álvaro Cunhal when died?
91
Where was Álvaro Cunhal born?
Coimbra, Portugal
When did Álvaro Cunhal die?
June 13, 2005
How tall is Álvaro Cunhal?
5' 7¾" (172 cm)
What is Álvaro Cunhal nationality?
Portuguese
What is Álvaro Cunhal's occupation?
Writer
Short Biography
Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal, who used the name Álvaro Cunhal (10 November 1913 — 13 June 2005), was a Portuguese communist revolutionary and politician. He was one of the major opponents of the dictatorial regime of Estado Novo. He served as secretary-general of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) from 1961 to 1992. He was one of the most pro-Soviet of all western Europe communist leaders, often supporting the Soviet Union's foreign policies, including the intervention in Czechoslovakia in 1968.