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Ludgero Marques, Businessman Who Led AEP for 23 Years, Dies

Notícias de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 17:34

The businessman and former associative leader Ludgero Marques died at the age of 88, according to a note of condolence published by the Portuguese Business Association. Ludgero Marques led AEP for 23 years, having played a prominent role in Portuguese business associativism. The note of condolence was published today, the date on which his death was announced. During his mandate at the head of the association, Ludgero Marques made significant contributions to the defense of Portuguese business interests and to the strengthening of the sector.

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