Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas, GCC (born in São Pedro do Sul, 9 November 1941) is a Portuguese economist and politician[1] and former Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1993–2004), succeeding the historical leader Álvaro Cunhal.[2]
Carlos Carvalhas | |
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.png) Carvalhas in the 19th Congress of the Portuguese Communist Party, 2012 | |
| General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party | |
| In office 5 December 1992 – 27 November 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Álvaro Cunhal |
| Succeeded by | Jerónimo de Sousa |
| Member of the Assembly of the Republic | |
| In office 31 May 1983 – 9 March 2005 | |
| Constituency | Lisbon |
| In office 3 June 1976 – 12 November 1980 | |
| Constituency | Lisbon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas 9 November 1941 São Pedro do Sul, Portugal |
| Political party | Portuguese Communist Party |
| Spouse | Maria Manuel Lopes Marques Leal |
| Children | Two children |
| Parent(s) | António José Bandeira Carvalhas (father) Esmeraldina do Céu Gomes Quaresma (mother) |
| Alma mater | Technical University of Lisbon |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Economist |
He was born to António José Bandeira Carvalhas (Baiões, São Pedro do Sul, 22 April 1915 – 4 February 1999) and Esmeraldina do Céu Gomes Quaresma (b. Moldes, Arouca, 9 July 1917). His father was a businessman and owner of the warehouse Discomer that served as a food retailer for the local shops.
He was a deputy of the Assembly of the Republic for two time periods[3] and was a candidate for the Portuguese presidency in 1991, where he received 635,373 votes (12.92%).
On 5 October 2004, he announced his intention to resign. He was replaced by Jerónimo de Sousa on 27 November 2004, at the 17th Congress of the PCP.
His late second cousin was married to the 3rd Viscount of São Pedro do Sul.
Electoral results
edit| Candidates | Supporting parties | First round | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | |||
| Mário Soares | Socialist Party, Social Democratic Party | 3,459,521 | 70.35 | |
| Basílio Horta | Democratic and Social Centre | 696,379 | 14.16 | |
| Carlos Carvalhas | Portuguese Communist Party, Ecologist Party "The Greens" | 635,373 | 12.92 | |
| Carlos Marques | People's Democratic Union | 126,581 | 2.57 | |
| Total valid | 4,917,854 | 100.00 | ||
| Blank ballots | 112,877 | 2.21 | ||
| Invalid ballots | 68,037 | 1.33 | ||
| Total (turnout 62.16%) | 5,098,768 | |||
| Source: Comissão Nacional de Eleições | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Soares Is Re-elected in Portugal". The New York Times. Reuters. 14 January 1991. p. 3. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "Álvaro Cunhal, 91, Portuguese Communist leader". The New York Times. 14 June 2005. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "Biografia". parlamento.pt. Retrieved 18 September 2017.