Is Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo A-List?
No — Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1979
Prime Minister of Portugal
Lost A-list status in 1981
Dropped to B tier — UNESCO Ambassador
Ranking Timeline
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Social Affairs in Portugal.
Minister of Social Affairs
Named Minister of Social Affairs, expanding her influence.
Prime Minister of Portugal
Appointed as Portugal's first female Prime Minister.
UNESCO Ambassador
Named Portugal's ambassador to UNESCO.
Presidential Candidate
Runs for President of Portugal, but loses the election.
Death in Lisbon
Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo dies, her impact on Portuguese politics remembered.
Legacy as Pioneer
Remembered as a pioneer for women in Portuguese politics, though largely forgotten on the world stage.
Last updated: February 25, 2026