Humberto Delgado

For the United States Virgin Islands international footballer, see Humberto Delgado (footballer).
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Humberto Delgado
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Born(1906-05-15)15 May 1906
Torres Novas, Portugal
Died13 February 1965(1965-02-13) (aged 58)
Olivenza, Spain
Occupation(s)Military
Diplomat
Known forFounding TAP Air Portugal
Attempts to overthrow the Estado Novo
Spouse
  • Maria Iva Theriaga Leitão Tavares de Andrade
Children3

Humberto da Silva Delgado (Portuguese pronunciation: [ũˈbɛɾtu dɛɫˈɡadu]; 15 May 1906 – 13 February 1965) was a General of the Portuguese Air Force, diplomat and politician.