Nicolau Lobato
Nicolau Lobato | |
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Lobato in Declaration of East Timor (1975) | |
| Political leader of the East Timorese resistance forces | |
| In office 7 December 1975 – 31 December 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco Xavier do Amaral (as President of East Timor under the UDI government) |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished Arnaldo dos Reis Araújo (as Governor of East Timor) |
| 1st Prime Minister of East Timor | |
| In office 28 November 1975 – 7 December 1975 | |
| President | Francisco Xavier do Amaral |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1946 Soibada, Portuguese Timor |
| Died | 31 December 1978 (aged 32) Mount Mindelo, East Timor, East Timor |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Nationality | Timorese |
| Political party | Fretilin |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Narciso Lobato (father) Felismina Alves (mother) |
| Relatives | Rogério Lobato (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Timor-Leste |
| Years of service | 1975–1978 |
| Commands | Falintil |
| Battles/wars | Indonesian Occupation of East Timor † |
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Nicolau dos Reis Lobato (24 May 1946 – 31 December 1978) was an East Timorese politician who is considered a national hero of the country.