Frederico George studied painting at the Escola de Belas-Artes de Lisboa (EBAL), completing his degree in 1935. In 1946, encouraged by architect Cottinelli Telmo, he re-enrolled at EBAL to study architecture, graduating in 1950 alongside peers like Nuno Teotónio Pereira and Francisco Conceição Silva.

George's early career was rooted in painting, and he contributed to the decoration of the 1940 Exposição do Mundo Português. He also produced figurative works influenced by artists such as Cezanne, Picasso, and Modigliani, some of which are housed in museums such as the Museu de Arte Contemporânea and the Centro de Arte Moderna da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. As an architect, he was involved in numerous key projects, including the design of the Museu da Marinha and the Planetário Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon, and he played a significant role in the design of the Pavilhão de Portugal for the 1953-1954 Exposição Comemorativa do IV Centenário da Cidade de São Paulo.

George also contributed to the restoration of the Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira and participated in international exhibitions, such as the Expo 70 in Osaka. His involvement in urban planning included the 1977-1982 Plano Especial for the Avenida Lusíada in Lisbon. Alongside his architectural work, George was a dedicated educator, teaching at EBAL from 1958 until 1985, where he also served as Director during a turbulent political period (1974-1976).

Additionally, he contributed to the development of Portuguese design, acting as a consultant for the first Portuguese Design Exhibition in 1971 and designing furniture for private collections. His legacy as both an architect and artist remain influential in Portuguese cultural and architectural history.

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