Aristides Pereira
Former President of Cape Verde
Aristides Maria Pereira was a Cape Verdean politician. He was the first President of Cape Verde, serving from 1975 to 1991. Wikipedia
Born: November 17, 1923, Fundo de Figueiras, Cabo Verde
Died: September 22, 2011 (age 87 years), Coimbra, Portugal
Spouse: Carlina Pereira (m. ?–2011)
Previous office: President of Cape Verde (1975–1991)
Date knighted: January 31, 1986
Organization founded: African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde