Remember Francisco Pinto Balsemão's Leadership Legacy
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Francisco Pinto Balsemão has died. He was a former leader of Portugal and a media owner. He was 88 years old when he passed away on Tuesday.
He became prime minister in 1981. His party chose him after a plane crash killed the previous leader. The crash happened during a time of political problems after a coup.
Pinto Balsemão was a founder of a political party. He also served as a lawmaker for the party. He became prime minister of Portugal, but it was a difficult time.
He made some changes to the country's laws. He helped Portugal join the European Union in 1986. After leaving politics, he built a large media company.
He created a newspaper called Expresso. He also started the first private TV channel in Portugal. He believed in freedom of speech and the right to inform people.
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Who has died?
Francisco Pinto Balsemão has died.
How old was he when he passed away?
He was 88 years old.
What did he help Portugal do in 1986?
He helped Portugal join the European Union.
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