Tomé de Barros Queirós

Tomé José de Barros Queirós (Thomé José de Barros Queiroz in Portuguese of the early 20th century; 2 February 1872 in Ílhavo – 5 May 1925 in Lisbon) was a Portuguese trader, capitalist and politician of the period of the Portuguese First Republic. Among others posts, he served as member of the parliament, Minister of Finances and eventually President of the Ministry (Prime Minister). He was also a member of the Masonry.

Tomé de Barros Queirós
Minister for Finance
In office 15 May 1915 – 19 June 1915
Prime Minister	João Chagas (15–17 May 1915) José de Castro (17 May – 19 June 1915)
Preceded by	José Jerónimo Rodrigues Monteiro
Succeeded by	Vitorino Guimarães
81st Prime Minister of Portugal (27th of the Republic)
In office 23 May 1921 – 30 August 1921
President	António José de Almeida
Preceded by	Bernardino Machado
Succeeded by	António Granjo
Minister for Finance
In office 23 May 1921 – 30 August 1921
Prime Minister	Himself
Preceded by	António Maria da Silva
Succeeded by	António Vicente Ferreira
Minister for Instruction (interim)
In office 23 May 1921 – 24 May 1921
Prime Minister	Himself
Preceded by	Júlio do Patrocínio Martins
Succeeded by	António Ginestal Machado
Personal details
Born	(1872-02-02)2 February 1872 Ílhavo, Kingdom of Portugal
Died	5 May 1925(1925-05-05) (aged 53) Lisbon, Portuguese Republic
Political party	Portuguese Republican Party (later Republican Union Party and Nationalist Republican Party)
Occupation	Salesman, merchant, entrepreneur, manager and columnist.
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A street in the heart of the Baixa district of Lisbon bears his name in celebration of his accomplishments.