Salazar 'Greatest Portuguese Ever'

[Cirrus]

Former dictator Salazar chosen as greatest Portuguese of all time by TV viewers
By Joana Mateus, Associated Press Writer

Published: 27 March 2007

Former dictator Antonio Oliveira Salazar was chosen as the greatest Portuguese of all times by viewers of a TV show.
Salazar, prime minister of a repressive right-wing regime also known as the New State from 1932 to 1968, received 41 percent in Sunday evening's final of "Great Portuguese."
The show, broadcast by state-owned RTP, asked viewers to choose people who had contributed to the greatness of Portugal's history. Ten figures were selected for voting, from statesmen like the Marquis de Pombal to explorers like Vasco da Gama.

Former dictator Salazar chosen as greatest Portuguese of all time by TV viewers - Independent Online Edition > Europe

[Strengthandhonour]

This is interesting. I know the situation in Portugal isn't the best right now so I find it interesting that they would pick Salazar for greatest Portugese ever. Reminds me of the time they voted Mussolini among the best Italians of all time.