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José Júlio da Costa
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José Júlio da Costa (14 October 1893, Garvão – 16 March 1946, Lisbon) was a Portuguese left-wing political activist who assassinated President Sidónio Pais of Portugal on 14 December 1918.[1]
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José Júlio da Costa | |
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![]() Assassination of Sidónio Pais | |
Born | José Júlio da Costa 14 October 1893 Garvão, Portugal |
Died | 16 March 1946 (aged 52) Lisbon, Portugal |
Occupation | Staff Sergeant in the Portuguese Army (until 1916) |
Spouse | Maria do Rosário Pereira Costa |
Parent(s) | Eduardo Brito Júlio and Maria Gertrudes da Costa Júlio |
Conviction(s) | Assassination of Sidónio Pais |
Criminal penalty | Lifetime imprisonment |
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