Enrique Galvo
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Enrique Galvo has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Today I Found Out (Jan 2026). Led the 1961 Santa Maria ocean-liner seizure that publicized opposition to Estado Novo; presented as a direct inspiration for Inácio’s later Operation Vagô.
Henrique Carlos da Mata Galvão was a Portuguese military officer, writer and politician. He was initially a supporter but later become one of the strongest opponents of the Portuguese Estado Novo under António de Oliveira Salazar.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Today I Found Out |
| Role | Portuguese opposition figure; former army captain (per episode) |
| Affiliation | Portuguese anti-Estado Novo opposition (exile networks; specific org not firmly stated in transcript) |
Who talks about Enrique Galvo on podcasts?
Enrique Galvo came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Today I Found Out.
- The Classiest Plane Hijacking of All Time on Today I Found Out (Jan 2026)