Jarbas Vasconcelos
| Jarbas Vasconcelos | |
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| Senator from Pernambuco | |
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In office February 1, 2007 – February 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Jorge |
| Succeeded by | Fernando Bezerra Coelho |
| 53rd Governor of Pernambuco | |
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In office January 1, 1999 – March 31, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Miguel Arraes |
| Succeeded by | Mendonça Filho |
| Mayor of Recife | |
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In office January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Gilberto Marques Paulo |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Magalhães |
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In office January 1, 1986 – January 1, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Joaquim Francisco |
| Succeeded by | Joaquim Francisco |
| State Representative of Pernambuco | |
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In office January 1, 1971 – January 1, 1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 23, 1942 Vicência, Pernambuco |
| Political party |
Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (1982- ) Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (1966-1980) |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of Pernambuco |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Jarbas Vasconcelos (born August 23, 1942) is a Brazilian politician and lawyer. He represented Pernambuco in the Federal Senate from 2007 to 2015. Previously, he was governor of Pernambuco from 1999 to 2006. He is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party.[1]
Early life
Vasconcelos was born in Vicência on August 23, 1942 to Carlindo de Moraes Vasconcelos and Aurea de Andrade Vasconcelos. Along with his eight siblings, his family moved to Recife when he was seven.
Education
After serving in the army for two years, Vasconcelos enrolled into the Catholic University of Pernambuco in 1964. he became interested in politics and joined the Brazilian Democratic Movement in 1966. He finished his Bachelor of Law degree two years later.
References
- ↑ "Senador Jarbas Vasconcelos". Federal Senate. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
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