Pedro José Lobo
Macanese cultural figure / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pedro José Lobo Order of the Colonial Empire, Order of Infante D. Henrique (Manatuto, Timor-Leste, January 12, 1892 – Hong Kong, October 1, 1965)[1] was an important entrepreneur, politician, philanthropist, civil servant, musician, leader and cultural facilitator of Macau, a prominent member of the Macanese elite of the time.[2]
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As head of the Central Bureau of Economic Services, Pedro José Lobo distinguished himself during World War II,[3] in the resolution of the 1952 Portas do Cerco Incident,[4] and in the gold trade, which enriched him. He was also owner and manager of the Macau Water Supply Company[5][6] and founder of the Macau Air Transport Company (MATCO), in 1948.[7] He was also a patron and promoter of Macau's cultural, musical and artistic life. He founded Rádio Vila Verde and the Cultural Circle of Macau.[2][8]
Lobo was president of the Municipal Council of Macau (1959–1964)[5] and member of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia.[2] In religious terms, he was a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Fatima, which brought together Catholic local devotees to Our Lady of Fatima.[8][9]