Background
Ferreira, Herculano De Amorim was born on October 22, 1895 in San Miguel, Azores Islands. Son of Joao Baptista and Isabel de (Amorim) Ferreira.
Ferreira, Herculano De Amorim was born on October 22, 1895 in San Miguel, Azores Islands. Son of Joao Baptista and Isabel de (Amorim) Ferreira.
Continuing education, University Lisbon, 1916, Doctor of Science, 1930. Postgraduate U. London, 1929-1930.
Engineering 1928-1937, professor phsyics, 1930-1965. President science division Academy Sciences, Lisbon, 1960-1974. Visiting professor of University London, 1932-1934.
Director-general National Meteorological Service, 1946-1965.
Member Portugal House of Representatives, 1925-1936, 42-57. Served as Lieutenant engineers Portuguese Army, 1917-1918.
Member World Meteorological Organisation (vice president 1955-1959), Academy Sciences of Lisbon (president), Royal Academy Sciences Madrid and Cordoba, Briazilian Academy, Buenos Aires Academy.
Married Jorgina Monjardino, January 3, 1934. Children: Ana-Maria ( (Mistress Antonio de Sousa Moniz), Joao-Antonio, Jose Manuel, Maria Augusta (Mistress Reis Leal).