In 1922, he completed his secondary education at José Falcão High School before continuing on to study mathematics at the University of Coimbra. In 1928, he received his doctorate from the University of Coimbra at the age of 23.
He completed his secondary education in 1922 at José Falcão High School and later pursued a degree in mathematics at the University of Coimbra. He earned his doctorate from the University of Coimbra at the age of 23 in 1928.