Aníbal Cavaco Silva is a Portuguese politician and economist who served as the President of Portugal from 2006 to 2016. He was the first person to be re-elected for a second term in this role since the establishment of the Portuguese Republic. Before his presidency, he was the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1985 to 1995, during which he implemented significant economic reforms. Cavaco Silva was born on July 15, 1939, in Beja, Portugal. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party and has played a crucial role in shaping modern Portuguese politics. His tenure is noted for promoting economic growth and European integration.