When was Epitácio Pessoa born?

Epitácio Pessoa was born on 23 May 1865 in Umbuzeiro.

What positions has Epitácio Pessoa held?

Positions held by Epitácio Pessoa include: President of Brazil (1919–1922); federal deputy of Paraíba (1890–1894); Paraíba senator; president.

Where did Epitácio Pessoa study?

Epitácio Pessoa was educated at Faculdade de Direito do Recife.

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Epitácio Pessoa

Brazilian politician and judge (1865-1942)

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Epitácio Lindolfo da Silva Pessoa was a Brazilian politician and jurist who served as the 11th president of Brazil between 1919 and 1922, when Rodrigues Alves was unable to take office due to illness, after being elected in 1918. His government was marked by the beginning of the tenentist movement that would culminate in the Revolution of 1930, which brought Getúlio Vargas to power.

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Born: 23 May 1865 wd
Place of birth: Umbuzeiro wd
Died: 13 February 1942 wd
Place of death: Petrópolis wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: judge, diplomat, politician, lawyer, jurist wd
Political party: Mineiro Republican Party wd
Education: Faculdade de Direito do Recife wd
Spouse: Maria da Conceição de Manso Saião wd

Positions held wd

President of Brazil (28 July 1919 – 15 November 1922)
federal deputy of Paraíba (1890–1894)
Paraíba senator
president

Awards wd

Knight of the Seraphim (1922)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Order of the White Eagle
Supreme Order of Christ
Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1921)

Questions

When was Epitácio Pessoa born?: Epitácio Pessoa was born on 23 May 1865 in Umbuzeiro.
What positions has Epitácio Pessoa held?: Positions held by Epitácio Pessoa include: President of Brazil (1919–1922); federal deputy of Paraíba (1890–1894); Paraíba senator; president.
Where did Epitácio Pessoa study?: Epitácio Pessoa was educated at Faculdade de Direito do Recife.

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