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José Maria Barbosa de Magalhães
A sharp legal mind and public voice in early 20th-century Portugal, he helped shape the country’s political life while also writing on civil liberties and public affairs. His work brings together law, journalism, and a strong interest in how a modern state should serve its people.
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Liberdade de Imprensa
by José Maria Barbosa de Magalhães
About the author
Born in Aveiro on December 31, 1879, and later based in Lisbon, Barbosa de Magalhães was a Portuguese jurist, professor, politician, and writer. He studied law at the University of Coimbra and went on to teach at the Faculty of Law in Lisbon, building a reputation as an important legal thinker.
He was active in public life during the First Portuguese Republic and is noted as one of the figures connected with the Constituent Assembly of 1911. Alongside his political and academic work, he also wrote for the public, including Liberdade de Imprensa, which reflects his interest in freedom of expression and civic debate.
That mix of scholarship, public service, and accessible writing helps explain why his work still feels relevant. For listeners drawn to books that connect law, politics, and liberty, he offers a thoughtful window into a decisive period of Portuguese history.