Portuguese Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Portuguese lawyer and politician.He was a Member of the Liberal Wing (Ala Liberal), at the fas

Was a Portuguese lawyer and politician.He was a Member of the Liberal Wing (Ala Liberal), at the fascist National Assembly, during Marcelo Caetano's government, that came to an end in 1974. After the 25 April 1974, he was one of the four Co-Founders of th

Was a Portuguese harpsichord maker who lived in Lisbon. Other members of his family were also harpsi

Was a Portuguese harpsichord maker who lived in Lisbon. Other members of his family were also harpsichord and piano makers.There are four Antunes instruments still in existence. Two single manual harpsichords with disposition 8' 8' are signed by Joaquin J

One of Portugal's foremost sculptors. He wrote extensively on his works and the theory behind them,

One of Portugal's foremost sculptors. He wrote extensively on his works and the theory behind them, including a full-length discussion of the statue of D. José I entitled Descripção analytica da execucão da estatua equestre, Lisbon 1810.

Commonly known as Quim, is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for Sport Lisboa e Benfica an

Commonly known as Quim, is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for Sport Lisboa e Benfica and the Portuguese national team, as a goalkeeper. Quim started his career at Sporting Clube de Braga, where he played his first game in the first division d

Was a Portuguese sailor who competed in three Olympic games in 1936, 1948 and 1952. He was born in S

Was a Portuguese sailor who competed in three Olympic games in 1936, 1948 and 1952. He was born in São Domingos de Benfica. At the Berlin Games he was placed 10th in the men's Star class sailing competition, alongside António Guedes de Herédia. In London

Commonly known as Quim, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a striker with 2nd Division Serie A

Commonly known as Quim, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a striker with 2nd Division Serie A side F.C. Maia. Ferraz began his career with Belenenses, making two league appearances in his debut season. In 1996, he moved to Paços de Ferreira, where h

Was a Portuguese politician and social scientist, son of Francisco Cândido Gonçalves Martins (born

Was a Portuguese politician and social scientist, son of Francisco Cândido Gonçalves Martins (born Lisbon, Mercês, bap. 16 June 1812) and wife Maria Henriqueta de Morais Gomes de Oliveira (born Setúbal, São Lourenço (Vila Nogueira de Azeitão), bap. 26 Aug

Is a former Portuguese footballer, in the right winger position.Martelinho represented, as a footbal

Is a former Portuguese footballer, in the right winger position.Martelinho represented, as a footballer, F.C. Marco, Boavista FC, C.D. Aves, Portonovo Sociedad Deportiva (Spain, amateurs, two spells) and F.C. Penafiel. He was instrumental in Boavista's on

Is a Portuguese sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in

Is a Portuguese sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events. Four years later in Atlanta, Queiróz was eliminated in the

Is a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960 Summ

Is a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a former football player notable for his run with the Portuguese giants SL Benfica. He was nickn

Was a former football player notable for his run with the Portuguese giants SL Benfica. He was nicknamed by Benfica supporters as "O Molengão da Catumbela". During his playing career he played as a right winger.

Is an Angolan footballer who plays for Wuxi Zobon.

Is an Angolan footballer who plays for Wuxi Zobon.

Was a Portuguese writer of realist influence and became one of the major names of Portuguese literat

Was a Portuguese writer of realist influence and became one of the major names of Portuguese literature of the 20th century. Pereira Gomes is, along with Alves Redol, the biggest name of the Portuguese neo-realist movement. He was also a communist militan

Is an Angolan footballer.[1] He is currently playing for Chinese club Shenzhen Shangqingyin.Johnson

Is an Angolan footballer.[1] He is currently playing for Chinese club Shenzhen Shangqingyin.Johnson signed a 3-year contract with Malatyaspor in summer 2002. He made 7 league appearances, and almost loaned to Konyaspor in summer 2003. But the loan deal ha

Is a former Portuguese-Angolan footballer.He played for Atlético de Madrid between 1956 and 1967, w

Is a former Portuguese-Angolan footballer.He played for Atlético de Madrid between 1956 and 1967, winning the La Liga title in 1966, the Spanish Cup in 1960, 1961, and 1965, and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1962.

Is a former Portuguese footballer, who played as a right winger.During his career, Couto played prof

Is a former Portuguese footballer, who played as a right winger.During his career, Couto played professionally for F.C. Porto, Gil Vicente FC (on loan from his alma mater) and Boavista FC. With Porto, he was used regularly in his early years, mainly from

Is a Portuguese football goalkeeper.Jorge Baptista has played in the Portuguese Liga for Leixoes SC

Is a Portuguese football goalkeeper.Jorge Baptista has played in the Portuguese Liga for Leixoes SC and A. Naval 1º de Maio.

Is a Portuguese basketball player. He played at his home country for Portugal Telecom (1999/2000-200

Is a Portuguese basketball player. He played at his home country for Portugal Telecom (1999/2000-2002-2003), CF Belenenses (2003/2004-2005/2006) and FC Porto (2006/2007). He currently plays for Spanish side CB Palencia. Coelho was also a member of the Por

Was a Portuguese Olympic fencer.

Was a Portuguese Olympic fencer.

Is a Portuguese footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Varzim S.C..

Is a Portuguese footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Varzim S.C..

Is a Portuguese lawyer, politician, and the former President of the Republic. His brother is the tee

Is a Portuguese lawyer, politician, and the former President of the Republic. His brother is the teenage psychologist and writer Daniel Sampaio.

Is a Portuguese defender currently playing for Israel club Maccabi Haifa F.C..

Is a Portuguese defender currently playing for Israel club Maccabi Haifa F.C..

Is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Clube Recreativo da Caála, as a right defender. Vidigal sp

Is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Clube Recreativo da Caála, as a right defender. Vidigal spent most of his career in the lower leagues in Portugal, representing hometown's C.A.D. O Elvas (two spells), G.D. Estoril-Praia, S.C. Olhanense and União

Was a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Known as Jorge Vieira, was a Portuguese footballer. He played as a left-defender. He also had a care

Known as Jorge Vieira, was a Portuguese footballer. He played as a left-defender. He also had a career as an international referee. Vieira started playing at the youth levels of Sporting Lisbon, in 1911. Vieira had his debut at the first team of the "Lion