Artur Bernardes President

Artur da Silva Bernardes (8 August 1875 – 23 March 1955) was a Brazilian politician in the early 20th century. 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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Artur Bernardes
Birth dateAugust 08, 1875
Birth place
Empire of Brazil , Viçosa , Minas Gerais
Nationality
Brazilian people
Date of deathMarch 23, 1955
Place of death
Brazil , Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro (state)

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party
Mineiro Republican Party
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