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Café Filho

President of Brazil (1899-1970)

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João Fernandes Campos Café Filho was a Brazilian politician who served as the 18th president of Brazil, taking office upon the suicide of President Getúlio Vargas. He was the first Protestant to occupy the position.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Natal wd
Died
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Place of death
Rio de Janeiro wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
lawyer, journalist, politician wd
Political party
Progressive Social Party wd
Spouse
Jandira Café wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Brazil (24 August 1954 – 8 November 1955)
  • Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil (31 January 1951 – 24 August 1954)
  • Rio Grande do Norte senator
  • federal deputy of Rio Grande do Norte

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
  • Order of Naval Merit
  • Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders
  • Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword

Questions

When was Café Filho born?
Café Filho was born on 3 February 1899 in Natal.
What positions has Café Filho held?
Positions held by Café Filho include: President of Brazil (1954–1955); Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil (1951–1954); Rio Grande do Norte senator; federal deputy of Rio Grande do Norte.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Café Filho · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q310209 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Café Filho.jpg by Presidência da República (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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