Alfredo Augusto Freire de Andrade

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Alfredo Augusto Freire de Andrade

1859–1929

A Portuguese army engineer, colonial administrator, and politician, he built a career across the military and government during a turbulent period in Portugal’s history. His work took him to Africa, especially Mozambique, where he served in senior colonial roles.

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Colonisação de Lourenço Marques: Conferencia feita em 13 de março de 1897

Colonisação de Lourenço Marques: Conferencia feita em 13 de março de 1897

by Alfredo Augusto Freire de Andrade

About the author

Born in Figueira da Foz on December 19, 1859, and later dying in Lisbon on July 30, 1929, Alfredo Augusto Freire de Andrade is described in reliable reference sources as a general of engineering in the Portuguese Army, as well as a politician and colonial administrator.

He carried out several missions in Portugal’s African colonies, with Mozambique especially prominent in his career. Sources also identify him as governor-general of Mozambique, reflecting the importance of his role in Portugal’s colonial administration.

Later references connect him to the political upheavals of the 1920s in Portugal, showing that his public life extended beyond military and colonial service into national politics. Remembered today mainly through historical and reference works, he stands out as a figure linked to both Portuguese state service and the history of empire.