Portuguese Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was an African writer from Guinea. During his time at college he wrote The Dark Child (L'Enfant noir

Was an African writer from Guinea. During his time at college he wrote The Dark Child (L'Enfant noir), a novel based loosely on his own childhood. He would later become a writer of many essays and was a foe of the government of Guinea.

Was a prolific Portuguese writer of the 19th century, having authored over 260 books (mainly novels,

Was a prolific Portuguese writer of the 19th century, having authored over 260 books (mainly novels, plays and essays). His writing is, overall, considered original in that it combines the dramatic and sentimental spirit of Romanticism with a highly perso

Known as Camilo or Engonga, is an Equatoguinean football midfielder, who plays for Ayamonte in the S

Known as Camilo or Engonga, is an Equatoguinean football midfielder, who plays for Ayamonte in the Spanish Tercera División (Group 10). Camilo began his career in one of the most popular clubs of his natal city, CD Elá Nguema, club that belongs to the Equ

Better known as Carlitos, is a Portuguese football left winger currently playing for FC Basel, in th

Better known as Carlitos, is a Portuguese football left winger currently playing for FC Basel, in the Swiss Super League.In July 2007, Carlitos was sold definitely, but stayed in the country, moving to FC Basel for a sum of €1.5 million.His Basel debut ca

Was a Portuguese professor and politician.He graduated as a Licentiate in Law and Doctorate in Judic

Was a Portuguese professor and politician.He graduated as a Licentiate in Law and Doctorate in Judicial Sciences from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra. He was also a Professor at the Portuguese Catholic University and several foreign univer

Is a former Portuguese footballer, who played mainly as a right defender. After making his professio

Is a former Portuguese footballer, who played mainly as a right defender. After making his professional debuts with Gil Vicente FC, of the second division, Secretário, who started his career as a midfielder, moved to the top level with F.C. Penafiel in 19

Is a Portuguese politician and former Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1992-2004

Is a Portuguese politician and former Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1992-2004), succeeding the historical leader Álvaro Cunhal.His father António José Bandeira Carvalhas (b. São Pedro do Sul, Baiões, April 22, 1915) is the richest m

Is a Portuguese-Angolan footballer who currently plays for Rio Ave FC in the Portuguese first divisi

Is a Portuguese-Angolan footballer who currently plays for Rio Ave FC in the Portuguese first division, as a goalkeeper.At Boavista, Fernandes was initially second-choice, behind veteran William Andem, but eventually gained first team honors. This prompte

Is a Portuguese footballer currently playing for Vitória Sport Clube, as a left defender.After begi

Is a Portuguese footballer currently playing for Vitória Sport Clube, as a left defender.After beginning professionally with lowly Clube Caçadores das Taipas, Milhazes joined Varzim S.C. (in the second division). After appearing scarcely for Boavista F.C.

Was a Cape Verdean-born Portuguese international football player and coach. He was one of the few pl

Was a Cape Verdean-born Portuguese international football player and coach. He was one of the few players of his generation that played for the three great teams of Portuguese football, Sporting Lisbon, Benfica and FC Porto. He won titles of National Cham

Is a Portuguese politician. He joined the illegal Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) during the fascis

Is a Portuguese politician. He joined the illegal Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) during the fascist New State regime (1932-1974), by whom he was imprisoned.He later became a reform member of the PCP, and was suspended due to his criticism, being spared

Is a Portuguese striker currently plays for Doxa Katokopia in Cyprus First Division.

Is a Portuguese striker currently plays for Doxa Katokopia in Cyprus First Division.

Was one of the greatest Portuguese goalkeepers. He started his career in Barreirense, before being t

Was one of the greatest Portuguese goalkeepers. He started his career in Barreirense, before being transferred to Sporting, in 1950, aged 18, were he was the substitute of another legendary goalkeeper, João Azevedo. In just a year, he was the number 1 of

A former Portuguese footballer, played midfielder for Estrela Portalegre, Sporting and the Portugal

A former Portuguese footballer, played midfielder for Estrela Portalegre, Sporting and the Portugal national team.

Is a footballer from Portugal who currently plays as midfielder for AC Lugano in the Swiss Challenge

Is a footballer from Portugal who currently plays as midfielder for AC Lugano in the Swiss Challenge League.

Was a Portuguese poet and novelist.He was born to a Portuguese family living in Brazil, which then m

Was a Portuguese poet and novelist.He was born to a Portuguese family living in Brazil, which then moved back to Portugal in 1923. He graduated at the University of Coimbra in history and philosophy, and is counted amongst the neorealist poets.He is one o

Was a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

Former Portuguese footballer who played for FC Porto and the Portugal national team, as midfielder.

Former Portuguese footballer who played for FC Porto and the Portugal national team, as midfielder. Nunes made his international debut in a 3-3 draw against Spain 5 May 1935 in Lisbon and gained 3 caps and scored 1 goal for the national team.

Was a Portuguese military officer from the Portuguese Air Force.Galvão de Melo was the eldest of ni

Was a Portuguese military officer from the Portuguese Air Force.Galvão de Melo was the eldest of nine children of António Augusto Ferreira de Melo and wife Cecília Rosa Teles de Noronha Galvão. One of the members of the National Salvation Junta, after the

More commonly known as Carlos Maia Pinto, was a Portuguese military officer and republican politicia

More commonly known as Carlos Maia Pinto, was a Portuguese military officer and republican politician during the Portuguese First Republic who, among others posts, served as President of the Ministry (Prime Minister).

Aka Litos, is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for A.D. Limianos, as a goalkeeper.

Aka Litos, is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for A.D. Limianos, as a goalkeeper.

Is a former Portuguese footballer, who played as a midfielder.Xavier began his professional career w

Is a former Portuguese footballer, who played as a midfielder.Xavier began his professional career with Lisbon-based Sporting Clube de Portugal, already being a regular first-team fixture at age 19. He played 23 league matches as the Lions won the title i

Is a Portuguese footballer currently playing for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.Martins was a product of the

Is a Portuguese footballer currently playing for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.Martins was a product of the youth system of Sporting Clube de Portugal, joining its ranks at the age of eight. Though a promising player, he had a string of injuries and subpar perfo

Is a former Portuguese basketball player and a current coach, usually considered the best basketball

Is a former Portuguese basketball player and a current coach, usually considered the best basketball player to ever come from his country. He played as a guard and as a forward. Born from a Jewish origin metropolitan Portuguese father and a German origin

Is a former Portuguese footballer and a current manager in the Portuguese Liga for Rio Ave. Carlos B

Is a former Portuguese footballer and a current manager in the Portuguese Liga for Rio Ave. Carlos Brito started off his career with his local city club Boavista and then moved on to Salgueiros before ending his career with Rio Ave from 1990 to 1996. In 1