António Marinho e Pinto
This name uses Portuguese naming customs. The first or maternal family name is Sousa and the second or paternal family name is Marinho e Pinto.
| António Marinho e Pinto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the European Parliament | |
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Assumed office 1 July 2014 | |
| Constituency | Portugal |
| Leader of the Portuguese Bar Association | |
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In office 2008–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rogério Alves |
| Succeeded by | Elina Fraga |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
António de Sousa Marinho e Pinto 10 September 1950 Vila Chã do Marão, Amarante, Portugal |
| Political party | Democratic Republican Party (2014-present) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | University of Coimbra |
| Profession | Lawyer |
António de Sousa Marinho e Pinto (born September 10, 1950, in Vila Chã do Marão, Amarante) is a Portuguese lawyer and former journalist. He was president of the Portuguese Bar Association from 2008 to 2013 and is well known for his controversial speeches.[1][2] In 2014, he ran for the election for the European Parliament as main candidate for the Earth Party (MPT) and succeeded in being elected, along with the second candidate of the list, José Inácio Faria.
References
- ↑ Marinho Pinto: "Posso quebrar, mas não torço" (Portuguese)
- ↑ O Estado da Nação (Portuguese)
External links
- Personal profile of António Marinho e Pinto in the European Parliament's database of members
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