Leo Velho Mauricio

Indian politician and lawyer (1934–2010)

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Personal detailsBorn(1934-05-07)7 May 1934
Chinchinim, Goa, Portuguese India, Portuguese EmpireDied18 July 2010(2010-07-18) (aged 76)
Goa, IndiaPolitical partyIndian National Congress (1977–1980)Other political
affiliationsUnited Goans (Sequiera Group) (1967–1977)SpouseRica FernandesAlma mater
OccupationPoliticianProfession
  • Lawyer
  • barrister

Leo Velho Mauricio (7 May 1934 – 18 July 2010) was an Indian politician and lawyer. He was a former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly, representing the Navelim Assembly constituency from 1967 to 1980. He was also a member of the Azad Gomantak Dal.[1][2]

Early and personal life

Leo Velho Mauricio was born in Chinchinim, Goa. He was a practising Roman Catholic[3] and was married to Rica Fernandes. Mauricio completed his S.S.C at St. Stanislaus High School at Bombay (now Mumbai). He later completed his graduation in Bachelor of Arts from R.P.D. College at Belgaum (Karnataka University).[4]

Mauricio went on to get a Masters of Arts degree from St. Xavier’s College, Bombay. He was employed as a Bar-at-law at the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London. He resided at Chinchinim, Goa.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ for the year 1967–1972; followed by the next term.

References

  1. ^ "Navelim (Goa) Election Results 2017, Winner, Runner-up and MLA Candidates". Elections in India. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Condolences extended to former MLA of Navelim". The Times of India. 21 July 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  3. ^ Narayan, Rajan (7 January 2017). "CATHOLIC POWER WANES". Goan Observer. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 20 October 2022.

External links

  • Triangular fight between Avertano, Pratima & Valanka in Navelim