Teófilo Braga

Writing

Born: February 24, 1843

Birthplace: Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Joaquim Teófilo Fernandes Braga was a Portuguese writer, playwright, politician and the leader of the Republican Provisional Government after the overthrow of King Manuel II, as well as the second elected President of the First Portuguese Republic, after the resignation of President Manuel de Arriaga.