Afonso Costa

Portuguese politician (1871-1937)
Person human Q383401
Afonso Costa
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Afonso Costa

Summary

Afonso Costa is a human[1]. Born in Seia[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1871[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 11, 1937[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Afonso Costa was born in Seia[2].
  • Afonso Costa passed away in Paris[4].
  • Afonso Costa was born on March 6, 1871[3].
  • Afonso Costa died on May 11, 1937[5].
  • Among Afonso Costa's spouses was Alzira Costa[10].
  • Afonso Costa held citizenship in Portugal[11].
  • Afonso Costa held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[12].
  • Afonso Costa worked as a politician[6].
  • Afonso Costa's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Afonso Costa's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Afonso Costa held the position of Minister of Justice[13].
  • Afonso Costa held the position of Prime Minister of Portugal[14].
  • Afonso Costa held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Afonso Costa held the position of Prime Minister of Portugal[16].
  • Afonso Costa held the position of Prime Minister of Portugal[17].
  • Among Afonso Costa's employers was University of Lisbon[18].
  • Afonso Costa's education included a stint at University of Coimbra[19].
  • Afonso Costa received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[20].
  • Afonso Costa received the Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[21].
  • Afonso Costa received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[22].
  • Afonso Costa's religion is recorded as atheism[23].
  • Afonso Costa is recorded as male[24].
  • Afonso Costa's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Afonso Costa was affiliated with the Portuguese Republican Party[26].
  • Afonso Costa's Commons category is recorded as Afonso Costa[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Afonso Costa was born in Seia[2]. He was born on March 6, 1871[3].

Education

Afonso Costa was educated at University of Coimbra[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Among Afonso Costa's employers was University of Lisbon[18]. Positions held include Minister of Justice[13]; Prime Minister of Portugal[14], a public office[28], in Portugal[29], founded in 1974[30]; and ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[20], a grade of an order[32], in Portugal[33]; Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[21], a grade of an order[34], in Portugal[35]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[22], an award[36], in France[37].

Personal Life

Among Afonso Costa's spouses was Alzira Costa[10]. His religion is recorded as atheism[23]. He was affiliated with the Portuguese Republican Party[26].

Death and Burial

Afonso Costa died on May 11, 1937[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Afonso Costa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Afonso Costa born?

Afonso Costa's place of birth was Seia[2].

Where did Afonso Costa die?

Afonso Costa died in Paris[4].

Who was Afonso Costa married to?

Afonso Costa's spouses include Alzira Costa[10].

What did Afonso Costa do for work?

Afonso Costa worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Afonso Costa go to school?

Afonso Costa was educated at University of Coimbra[19].

What awards did Afonso Costa receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[20], Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty[21], and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . journals.openedition.org. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, diplomat
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    Award received Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword, Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty, honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg
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