Veríssimo Correia Seabra

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Correia and the second or paternal family name is Seabra.
General
Veríssimo Correia Seabra
Chairman of the Military Committee for the Restoration of Constitutional and Democratic Order
In office
14 September 2003 – 28 September 2003
Preceded byKumba Ialá (as President)
Succeeded byHenrique Rosa (as acting President)
Personal details
Born(1947-02-16)16 February 1947
Bissau, Portuguese Guinea
Died6 October 2004(2004-10-06) (aged 57)
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Cause of deathMutiny
PartyPAIGC
ChildrenLuis Artur Correia Seabra
Military service
Allegiance Guinea-Bissau
Branch/serviceRevolutionary Armed Forces of the People
Years of service1963–2004
Rank General
Battles/warsGuinea-Bissau War of Independence
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General Veríssimo Correia Seabra (16 February 1947 – 6 October 2004) was a Bissau-Guinean general, known for leading a coup that deposed Kumba Ialá on September 14, 2003.

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