Updated Feb 10, 2026
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Birthplace
Laleia, Portugal
Nationality
Languages
Portuguese
Spouse
Kirsty Sword Gusmão
Children
5 children
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
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Xanana Gusmão: Prime Minister and former President of East Timor.
Born in Laleia (age 79).
14 awards including Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
AWARDS (14)
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Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
WON
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Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize
WON
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Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
WON
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Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty
WON
Biography
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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Xanana Gusmão is 79 years old, born on .
Where was Xanana Gusmão born?
Xanana Gusmão was born in Laleia.
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