Portrait of Teófilo Braga

Teófilo Braga

Portuguese politician

Lived
1843–1924
Country
Kingdom of Portugal

Updated September 2026

About Teófilo Braga

Joaquim Teófilo Fernandes Braga was the president of Portugal, serving in 1915. A Portuguese writer, playwright, politician he became the leader of the Republican Provisional Government after the overthrow of King Manuel II, having become president after the resignation of President Manuel de Arriaga.

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