Background
Sócrates, José was born on September 6, 1957 in Vilar de Macada, Portugal.
Sócrates, José was born on September 6, 1957 in Vilar de Macada, Portugal.
Postgraduate degree, National School Public Health.
Secretary of state Environmental Ministry, Portugal, 1995—1997. Deputy minister to prime minister, 1997—1999. Minister environmental, 1999—2002.
Secretary-general Socialist Party, 2004—2005. Prime minister, since 2005. Elected to Portugese Assembly, 1987.
Member Portugese Parliament, since 2002. Credited for bringing Euro 2004 cup to Portugal.
Member Socialist Party, since 1981.
2 children.