Alfredo Rodrigo Duarte, known professionally as Alfredo Marceneiro, was born on February 25, 1891, in Lisbon, Portugal, and was a Portuguese fado singer. He began his career as a singer at age 17 when he made his first public appearance in 1908 and quickly became a notable figure in the Fado scene by his early twenties. Initially working as a ship's carpenter, He turned to singing full-time during World War II after participating in a strike against extended work hours. His breakthrough came with the song "O Marceneiro", which highlighted his humble origins and authentic style. In 1948, he was proclaimed the King of Fado at a Café Luso event attended by Amália Rodrigues. He continued performing until 1980, before his death on June 26, 1982. In 1984, he was posthumously awarded the rank of Officer of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator by the then President of the Portuguese Republic, General Ramalho Eanes.
