António de Oliveira Salazar, Prime Minister (Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá) : All Data

António de Oliveira Salazar was the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968. During his tenure, Portugal was involved in several significant conflicts. One of the most notable wars was the Spanish Civil War, which took place from 1936 to 1939. Although Portugal officially remained neutral, Salazar's government supported the Nationalist faction led by General Francisco Franco. Another significant conflict was World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. Portugal maintained a policy of neutrality but provided support to the Allies, allowing them to use Portuguese territory and granting them access to strategic resources. Salazar's rule was characterized by his authoritarian regime and his focus on maintaining Portugal's colonial empire.