Biography

Francisco Pinto Balsemão was born on September 1, 1937 in Lisbon, Portugal. He was married to Maria Isabel de Lacerda Rebelo Pinto da Costa Lobo and Mercedes Balsemão. He died on October 21, 2025 in Cascais, Portugal.

Son of Henrique Balsemão and Maria Adelaide Castro Pereira.

Children Mónica Balsemão and Henrique (with Isabel Costa Lobo), Joana and Francisco Pedro (with Mercedes), and Francisco Maria (with Isabel Maria Pinto).

Grandchildren: Tomás and Marta (Mónicas's children), Francisco, Teresa and Pedro (Joana's children with Francisco Silva), Concha, Maria (Henrique's daughters with Vera Cravinho), Isabel and Luísa (Francisco Maria's daughters with Ana Duarte).

Graduated in Law from Lisbon University.

Was a journalist and the Prime Minister of Portugal.