Sidónio Pais, President (portugal) : All Data

Sidónio Pais was the President of Portugal from December 1917 until his assassination in December 1918. During his brief tenure, he faced the challenges of World War I and the Portuguese participation in the conflict. The most significant war that occurred during his rule was World War I, which lasted from 1914 to 1918. Portugal joined the war in 1916, aligning with the Allies against Germany and its allies. Although Pais's rule was cut short, his presidency coincided with the final stages of the war, as Portugal continued to contribute troops to the Western Front.