Isabel Barreto Lobarto | |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1948 Bazartete, Portuguese Timor |
Died | 8 December 1975 Dili, East Timor | (aged 26–27)
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Nationality | Timorese |
Political party | Fretilin |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Rogerio Lobato (brother-in-law) |
Isabel Barreto Lobato (1948 – 8 December 1975) was a Portuguese Timorese and East Timorese politician, political activist, and member of Fretilin who was active in the movement for independence from Portugal. Barreto Lobato was a leading member of the Fretilin Women's Association at the time of East Timor's unilateral declaration of independence in November 1975. She was the wife of East Timor's UDI prime minister, Nicolau dos Reis Lobato, who held the office for nine days before the Indonesian invasion and occupation.[1]