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José Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmão is an East Timorese politician. He has served as the tenth prime minister of Timor-Leste since 2023, previously serving as the sixth prime minister from 2007 to 2015. A former rebel, he also served as East Timor's first president since its re-establishment of independence from 2002 to 2007.

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culture · Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (2007–2015; since 2023) · politician · writer · head of government · also Xanana Gusmão, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, José Alexandre Gusmão, Gusmão

Born 20 June 1946 · Q11509

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Yes you are right ‘Rich people fly with money’ but you are wrong because ‘Poor people walk with poverty’
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of East Timor (2023).
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2025· 4 entries

Dec 12, 2025Documented record69% confidence

Tempo: Timor Leste's Xanana Gusmao Offers "Heartfelt Condolences" over Sumatra Floods

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Oct 26, 2025Documented record69% confidence

publico: Xanana Gusmão afirma que Timor-Leste fez “história” ao concluir adesão à ASEAN

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May 5, 2025Documented record69% confidence

dnoticias.pt: Xanana Gusmão pede a timorenses para incentivarem filhos a aprender português

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Jan 16, 2025Documented record69% confidence

dnoticias.pt: Xanana Gusmão distinguido com prémio de fundação da Coreia do Sul dedicada à paz

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2024· 2 entries

Oct 12, 2024Documented record69% confidence

Observador: Xanana Gusmão inicia visita a Portugal

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Aug 26, 2024Documented record69% confidence

Radio France Internationale: Guiné-Bissau: “Antes eram golpes de Estado, agora são golpes presidenciais” - Xanana Gusmão

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2023· 5 entries

Jun 29, 2023Documented record69% confidence

Observador: Xanana Gusmão diz ter uma "equipa forte"

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May 23, 2023Documented record69% confidence

The Jakarta Post: Xanana Gusmão-led opposition wins most votes in parliamentary election

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May 22, 2023Documented record69% confidence

The Jakarta Post: Xanana Gusmão party leads in parliamentary poll: state media

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Jan 1, 2023Documented record76% confidence

“Yes you are right ‘Rich people fly with money’ but you are wrong because ‘Poor people walk with poverty’”

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Jan 1, 2023Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Prime Minister of East Timor (2023).

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2018· 1 entry

Mar 11, 2018Documented record69% confidence

UCA News: Timor-Leste gives Xanana Gusmao hero's welcome

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2017· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2017Documented record84% confidence

Awarded honorary doctor of the Hunan University (2017).

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2015· 4 entries

Feb 13, 2015Documented record69% confidence

Sydney Morning Herald: As Xanana Gusmao departs, Timor must prepare for when the oil runs dry

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Feb 6, 2015Documented record78% confidence

Reuters: Primeiro-ministro de Timor Leste, Xanana Gusmão renuncia ao cargo

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Feb 5, 2015Documented record70% confidence

Yahoo: East Timor PM Xanana Gusmao resigns: government

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Jan 28, 2015Documented record69% confidence

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: East Timor PM Xanana Gusmao set to announce retirement

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2014· 1 entry

Jan 15, 2014Documented record69% confidence

Sydney Morning Herald: Xanana Gusmao to quit as leader of East Timor

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2011· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2011Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Order of Vanuatu (2011).

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2007· 1 entry

Jan 1, 2007Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Prime Minister of East Timor (2007–2015).

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2006· 2 entries

Jun 15, 2006Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2006).

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Mar 13, 2006Documented record69% confidence

UNHCR: Timor-Leste's President Xanana Gusmão warmly welcomed at UNHCR

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2002· 3 entries

Jun 15, 2002Documented record84% confidence

Awarded North–South Prize (2002).

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2002Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Was awarded the North–South Prize by the Council of Europe

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Jan 1, 2002Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: President of East Timor (2002–2007).

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2001· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2001Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (2001).

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2000· 4 entries

Jun 15, 2000Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Sydney Peace Prize (2000).

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2000Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Won the first Gwangju Prize for Human Rights, created to honour "individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed in promoting and advancing human rights, democracy and peace through their

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2000Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Married Australian Kirsty Sword, with whom he had three sons: Alexandre, Kay Olok and Daniel

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2000Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Was awarded the Sydney Peace Prize for being a "courageous and principled leader for the independence of the East Timorese people"

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1999· 3 entries

Jun 15, 1999Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Sakharov Prize (1999).

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1999Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Gusmão was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

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1999Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Xanana Gusmão was elected speaker of the National Consultative Council (NCC), a kind of transitional parliament during the UN administration of East Timor

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1993· 1 entry

Jun 15, 1993Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty (1993).

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1988· 1 entry

1988Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Gusmão became leader of the newly formed National Council of Resistance (CNRT)

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1977· 1 entry

1977Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Gusmão was the aide-de-camp to Fretilin political commissar Abel Larisina and organised supplies for civilians at the resistance base at Matebian

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1971· 1 entry

1971Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Gusmão completed his national service, his son was born, and he became involved with a nationalist organisation headed by José Ramos-Horta

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1968· 1 entry

1968Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

When Gusmão was recruited by the Portuguese Army for national service

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1966· 1 entry

1966Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Gusmão obtained a position with the public service, which allowed him to continue his education

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1965· 1 entry

1965Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Aged 19, Gusmão met Emilia Batista, who was later to become his wife

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1961· 1 entry

1961Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Held a variety of unskilled jobs, while continuing his education at night school

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1946· 1 entry

Jun 20, 1946Documented record86% confidence

Born 1946-06-20.

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