Pupilos do Exrcito

Lisbon, Portugal

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  • Pupilos do Exrcito

    Established: 1911 Lisbon

    The Pupilos do Exrcito (Portuguese for "pupils of the Army") is military vocational education school of Portugal. Presently, its complete official name is Instituto dos Pupilos do Exrcito.

    Branch: Portuguese Armed Forces

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