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Brazilian politician
A.K.A.
Arthur da Silva Bernardes, Artur da Silva Bernardes
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
8 August 1875(Minas Gerais, Brazil)
Death:
23 March 1955(Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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Biography
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.