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Borges de Medeiros

Brazilian politician

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Antônio Augusto Borges de Medeiros was a Brazilian lawyer, judge, and politician. He served as Chief Judge and was appointed as the President of Rio Grande do Sul for a total of 25 years, during the period of Brazilian history known as the República Velha. He "inherited" the presidency from Júlio de Castilhos, the local dictator against whom the 1893 Federalist Revolution had been fought. Supporters of Borges de Medeiros were known as borgistas.

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Born
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Place of birth
Caçapava do Sul wd
Died
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Place of death
Porto Alegre wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, jurist wd
Political party
Republican Party of Rio Grande do Sul wd
Education
Faculdade de Direito do Recife wd

Positions held wd

  • governor of Rio Grande do Sul (25 January 1913 – 25 January 1928)
  • governor of Rio Grande do Sul (25 January 1898 – 25 January 1908)
  • Brazilian federal deputy (1890–1894)

Questions

When was Borges de Medeiros born?
Borges de Medeiros was born on 19 November 1863 in Caçapava do Sul.
What positions has Borges de Medeiros held?
Positions held by Borges de Medeiros include: governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1913–1928); governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1898–1908); Brazilian federal deputy (1890–1894).
Where did Borges de Medeiros study?
Borges de Medeiros was educated at Faculdade de Direito do Recife.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Borges de Medeiros · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4945046 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Borges de medeiros.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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