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1911: Portugal's first presidential election

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On 24 August 1911 the first Portuguese presidential election took place, won by Manuel de Arriaga. What was that election like and what are the differences and similarities with the present day?

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1911: Portugal's first presidential election

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1911: Portugal's first presidential election

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