Viseu - Notable People

Notable People

  • Vasco Fernandes, better known as Grão Vasco, one of the main Portuguese Renaissance painters.
  • Carlos Lopes, marathonist. Holds the Olympic Marathon Record.
  • Paulo Sousa, footballer. Two-time Champions League winner.
  • Álvaro Santos Pereira, economist, professor and writer, Minister of Economy, Labour, Transport, Public Works and Communications of Portugal.

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