Marco Antônio de Oliveira Maciel | |
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24th Vice President of Brazil | |
In office 1 January 1995 – 1 January 2003 |
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President | Fernando Henrique Cardoso |
Preceded by | Itamar Franco |
Succeeded by | José Alencar |
Personal details | |
Born | 21 July 1940 Pernambuco |
Political party | ARENA (1966-1979) Democratic Social Party (1980-1984) Liberal Front Party (1985-2007) Democrats (2007-present) |
Residence | Palácio do Jaburu |
Profession | Lawyer and Professor |
Marco Antônio de Oliveira Maciel (born Recife, 21 July 1940) is a Brazilian politician. He is a lawyer and a law school professor. He was a founder of the conservative PFL party, former ARENA and was twice elected vice-president[1] in the same ticket as center-right President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, in 1994 and 1998. He served the entire term of office, from 1 January 1995 to 1 January 2003.
Before vice presidency he was chairman of the Chamber of Deputies (1977–1979), Governor of Pernambuco (1979 and 1982), Minister of Education (1985–1986) and Chief of President Sarney's cabinet (1986–1987). Maciel returned to the Senate following his Vice Presidency, until He was defeated in 2010.
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