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Artur da Costa e Silva

Military and President of Brazil (1899–1985) during the dictator ship

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Artur da Costa e Silva was a Brazilian Army Marshal and the second president of the Brazilian military government that came to power after the 1964 coup d'état. He reached the rank of Marshal of the Brazilian Army, and held the post of Minister of War in the military government of president Castelo Branco.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Taquari wd
Died
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Place of death
Rio de Janeiro wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, dictator wd
Political party
National Renewal Alliance Party wd
Education
Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras wd
Spouse
Yolanda Costa e Silva wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Brazil (15 March 1967 – 31 August 1969)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
  • Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
  • Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
  • Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
  • Order of St. Olav
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (1967)

Questions

When was Artur da Costa e Silva born?
Artur da Costa e Silva was born on 3 October 1899 in Taquari.
What positions has Artur da Costa e Silva held?
Positions held by Artur da Costa e Silva include: President of Brazil (1967–1969).
Where did Artur da Costa e Silva study?
Artur da Costa e Silva was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Artur da Costa e Silva · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q312361 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Costa e Silva.jpg by Governo do Brasil (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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