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Norton de Matos

Norton de Matos

military officer · general · High Commissioner of the Republic in Angola

Main article Norton de Matos (General) Records the brief call at Funchal on 3 April 1921 of General Norton de Matos, High Commissioner of the Republic in Angola, and the official reception given to him.

Portuguese general and High Commissioner of the Republic in Angola who called at Funchal on 3 April 1921 aboard the Moçambique and was given an official reception. He also helped carry the urn of the Unknown Soldier along the quay and spoke aboard the cruiser República.

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2Chronology

  1. The urn of the Unknown Soldier of Africa arrived at Funchal on the Briton, lay in state at the town hall and was embarked on the cruiser República for Lisbon; General Norton de Matos joined the procession.

3Places mentioned

Map: Madeira (2)
  1. 1Funchal
  2. 2Terreiro da Luta

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