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José Afonso
Portuguese singer, composer and politician (1929-1987)
José Afonso was born on August 2, 1929 in Aveiro and died on February 23, 1987, aged 57.
Born
August 2, 1929
José Afonso died aged 57.
Died: February 23, 1987
- Birthplace
- Aveiro
- Professions
- politician, recording artist, singer, poet, singer-songwriter, composer, revolutionary, musician
- Citizenship
- Portugal
More about José Afonso
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos
- Pseudonyms
- José Afonso
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Questions people ask
How old was José Afonso when they died?
José Afonso died aged 57.
When is José Afonso’s birthday?
José Afonso’s recorded birthday is August 2.
Where was José Afonso born?
José Afonso was born in Aveiro.
What was José Afonso’s name at birth?
José Afonso’s recorded birth name is José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos.
When did José Afonso die?
José Afonso died on February 23, 1987.