Artur Bernardes | |
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12th President of Brazil | |
In office November 15, 1922 – November 15, 1926 |
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Vice President | Estácio de Albuquerque Coimbra |
Preceded by | Epitácio Pessoa |
Succeeded by | Washington Luís |
Personal details | |
Born | August 8, 1875 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Died | March 23, 1955 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
(aged 79)
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 |
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