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Artur Bernardes

His Excellency
Artur Bernardes
Artur Bernardes (1922).jpg
Artur Bernardes c. 1922
12th President of Brazil
In office
15 November 1922 – 15 November 1926
Vice President Estácio Coimbra
Preceded by Epitácio Pessoa
Succeeded by Washington Luís
14th Governor of Minas Gerais
In office
7 September 1918 – 7 September 1922
Preceded by Delfim Moreira
Succeeded by Raul Soares de Moura
Personal details
Born (1875-08-08)8 August 1875
Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Empire of Brazil
Died 23 March 1955(1955-03-23) (aged 79)
Rio de Janeiro, Federal District, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Political party Minas Gerais Republican
Spouse(s) Ciélia Vaz de Melo (1903-1955)

Artur da Silva Bernardes (Portuguese: [aɾˈtuɾ da ˈsiwvɐ beɾˈnaɾdʒis]; 8 August 1875 – 23 March 1955) was a Brazilian politician who served as 12th President of Brazil during the First Brazilian Republic. 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.


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