José Júlio da Costa
José Júlio da Costa | |
|---|---|
Assassination of Sidónio Pais | |
| Born | José Júlio da Costa 14 October 1893 Garvão, Portugal |
| Died | 16 March 1946 (aged 52) Lisbon, Portugal |
| Occupation | Staff Sergeant in the Portuguese Army (until 1916) |
| Spouse | Maria do Rosário Pereira Costa |
| Parent(s) | Eduardo Brito Júlio and Maria Gertrudes da Costa Júlio |
| Conviction | Assassination of Sidónio Pais |
| Criminal penalty | Lifetime imprisonment |
José Júlio da Costa (14 October 1893, Garvão – 16 March 1946, Lisbon) was a Portuguese left-wing political activist who assassinated President Sidónio Pais of Portugal on 14 December 1918.