Brazilian presidential election, 1891
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Deodoro da Fonseca (Provisional)
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The Brazilian presidential election of February 1891 was the first presidential election held in Brazil. The president was elected by Congress and resulted in the election as President of Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, who had been the Head of the Provisional Government since November 15, 1889, when the monarchy was overthrown. Under the Constitution promulgated by Congress of 24 February 1891, the congressional election was held on the following day, 25 February 1891, and the President-elect, together with the Vice-President elect, took office on 26 February 1891.
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