Luis Cabral

ModernPoliticianGuinea-Bissau1931 — ?

Brother of Amilcar, first president of Guinea-Bissau.

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Quick Facts

Born

1931

Country

Guinea-Bissau

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score40.4

Luis Cabral — Complete Timeline

1974 AD

First President of Guinea-BissauPolitical Action◆ Major

Luis Cabral became the first President of independent Guinea-Bissau after the PAIGC declared independence and Portugal recognized it. He led the new nation through post-war reconstruction and consolidation of PAIGC rule.

IndependencePresidencyPAIGC

Impact: nationalconstructive

1980 AD

Overthrow of Luis CabralPolitical Action

Luis Cabral was deposed in a military coup led by Joao Bernardo Vieira, who accused him of corruption and authoritarianism. The coup ended the PAIGC's unified rule and led to a split between Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde.

CoupPolitical InstabilityPAIGC Split

Impact: nationaldestructive