When was Dilma Rousseff born?

Dilma Rousseff was born on 14 December 1947 in Belo Horizonte.

What positions has Dilma Rousseff held?

Positions held by Dilma Rousseff include: President of Brazil (2015–2016); President-elect of Brazil (2014–2014); President of Brazil (2011–2014); Chief of Staff of the Presidency Brazil (2007–2010); Chief of Staff of the Presidency Brazil (2005–2006).

Where did Dilma Rousseff study?

Dilma Rousseff was educated at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, University of Campinas.

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Dilma Rousseff

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36th President of Brazil (2011-2016), 3rd President of the New Development Bank (BRICS)

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Dilma Vana Rousseff, often known mononymously as Dilma, is a Brazilian economist and politician who served as the 36th president of Brazil from 2011 until her impeachment and removal from office on 31 August 2016. She is the only woman to have held the Brazilian presidency to date. Since March 2023, she has been the chair of the New Development Bank. She also served in the cabinet of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his first presidency—first as Minister of Mines and Energy, from 2003 to 2005, then as Chief of Staff from 2005 to 2010.

Quick facts

Born: 14 December 1947 wd
Place of birth: Belo Horizonte wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: economist, politician wd
Political party: Workers' Party, Democratic Labour Party wd
Education: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, University of Campinas wd
Spouse: Cláudio Linhares, Carlos Araújo wd
Official website: dilma.com.br wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of Brazil (1 January 2015 – 31 August 2016)
President-elect of Brazil (26 October 2014 – 31 December 2014)
President of Brazil (1 January 2011 – 31 December 2014)
Chief of Staff of the Presidency Brazil (1 January 2007 – 31 December 2010)
Chief of Staff of the Presidency Brazil (21 June 2005 – 31 December 2006)
Minister of Mines and Energy (1 January 2003 – 21 June 2005)
state secretary of Rio Grande do Sul (1 January 1999 – 2 November 2002)
state secretary of Rio Grande do Sul (1 December 1993 – 31 December 1994)
municipal secretary of Porto Alegre (1 January 1986 – 24 September 1988)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2012)
Bertha Lutz Prize (2012)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Sun of Peru (2013)
Order of Rio Branco
Order of Naval Merit
Order of Stara Planina
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Order of the Southern Cross
Order of Aeronautical Merit
Order of the Aztec Eagle
Order of the Sun of Peru
Friendship Medal (2024)
Order of Military Merit
Order of Isabella the Catholic‎
Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)

Questions

When was Dilma Rousseff born?: Dilma Rousseff was born on 14 December 1947 in Belo Horizonte.
What positions has Dilma Rousseff held?: Positions held by Dilma Rousseff include: President of Brazil (2015–2016); President-elect of Brazil (2014–2014); President of Brazil (2011–2014); Chief of Staff of the Presidency Brazil (2007–2010); Chief of Staff of the Presidency Brazil (2005–2006).
Where did Dilma Rousseff study?: Dilma Rousseff was educated at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, University of Campinas.

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