António de Oliveira Salazar
the Prime Minister and dictator of Portugal from 1932 to 1968. He founded and led the Estado Novo ("New State"), the authoritarian, right-wing government that presided over and controlled Portugal's social, economic, cultural and political life from 1932 to 1974.
As a young man, his involvement in politics stemmed from his Roman Catholic views, which were aroused by the new anti-clerical Portuguese First Republic. Writing in Catholic newspapers and fighting in the streets for the rights and interests of the church and its followers were his first forays into public life.
And thanks to all who have suggested names. I think this has turned out to be such a good feature that we'll keep doing it, so keep 'em coming.
Ah Salazar! A man who tried to put Our Lady of Fatima's wishes into practice for Portugal, only to be devastated at at the apathetic attitude of John XXIII and Paul VI to the message of Fatima.
ReplyDeleteI've come to have a liking for dictators.
ReplyDeleteThey are at least honest.
Whereas the communists are even more dictatorial but never admit it.