Prime Minister of Portugal June 19, 2011 | Posted by Owner | Filed under Portugal, State Leaders Jose Socrates Date of Birth: 6 September 1957 Birth Place: Porto, Portugal Political Party: Socialist Portugal Arrival in Power: 12 March 2005 Religion: Agnostic Profession: Politician Biography Jose Socrates was born in Porto, Portugal, in 1957. He is the current Prime Minister of Portugal. Before becoming prime minister he served in several ministerial posts and as the President of the European Council. He became prime minister on 12 March 2005. Text format Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_S%C3%B3crates