Diogo de Freitas do Amaral 1941 – 2019

Biography

Diogo de Freitas do Amaral was born on July 21, 1941, in the coastal town of Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. He devoted much of his life to public service, building a career in politics that left its mark on Portuguese society. Throughout his adult years, he remained committed to contributing to his nation’s political landscape and the communities he served.

His life spanned nearly eight decades of Portugal’s modern history, witnessing and participating in significant periods of change and development. Though his biography encompasses many chapters, those who knew him remembered his dedication to his work and his presence in the political sphere.

Diogo passed away on October 3, 2019, in Cascais e Estoril, following a battle with cancer. His death marked the end of a substantial career in public life. He is remembered by those whose lives he touched during his time of service to Portugal.