Carlos Carvalhas
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Carlos Carvalhas GCC |
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| General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party | |
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In office 5 December 1992 – 27 November 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Álvaro Cunhal |
| Succeeded by | Jerónimo de Sousa |
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Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas 9 November 1941 São Pedro do Sul, Portugal |
| Political party | Portuguese Communist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Manuel Lopes Marques Leal |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Economist |
Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas, GCC (born in São Pedro do Sul, November 9, 1941) is a Portuguese politician and former Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1993–2004), succeeding the historical leader Álvaro Cunhal.
He was born to António José Bandeira Carvalhas and Esmeraldina do Céu Gomes Quaresma(b. Arouca, Moldes, July 9, 1917). His father António José Bandeira Carvalhas (São Pedro do Sul, Baiões, April 22, 1915 - 4 February 1999) was a business men and owner of the warehouse Discomer that served as a food retailer for the local shops.
He was a candidate to the Portuguese presidency in 1991, where he received 635,373 votes (12.92%).
On October 5, 2004, he announced his intention to resign. He was replaced by Jerónimo de Sousa on November 27, 2004, at the 17th Congress of the PCP.
His late second cousin was married to the 3rd Viscount of São Pedro do Sul.
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