Artur Bernardes

Artur Bernardes
12th President of Brazil
In office
November 15, 1922 – November 15, 1926
Vice President Estácio de Albuquerque Coimbra
Preceded by Epitácio Pessoa
Succeeded by Washington Luís
Personal details
Born August 8, 1875(1875-08-08)
Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Died March 23, 1955(1955-03-23) (aged 79)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Political party Mineiro Republican Party – PRM

Artur da Silva Bernardes (Portuguese: [aɾˈtuɾ da ˈsiwvɐ beɾˈnaɾdʒis]; 1875–1955) was a Brazilian politician in the early 20th century. Born in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, he was elected governor of Minas Gerais in 1918. In 1922, he was elected president of Brazil and served until 1926. Facing a military rebellion, Bernardes ruled under a state of siege during most of the course of his term.

Preceded by
Epitácio Pessoa
President of Brazil
1922–1926
Succeeded by
Washington Luís
Preceded by
Delfim Moreira
President of Minas Gerais
1918–1922
Succeeded by
Raul Soares de Moura