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Ernesto Geisel

Military and president of Brazil (1974–1979)

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Ernesto Beckmann Geisel was a Brazilian Army officer and politician, who served as the 29th president of Brazil from 1974 to 1979, during the Brazilian military dictatorship.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bento Gonçalves wd
Died
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Place of death
Rio de Janeiro wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Political party
National Renewal Alliance Party wd
Education
Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras wd
Spouse
Lucy Geisel wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Brazil (15 March 1974 – 15 March 1979)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
  • Order of Rio Branco
  • Order of Naval Merit
  • Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword (1977)
  • Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (1979)
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1976)

Questions

When was Ernesto Geisel born?
Ernesto Geisel was born on 3 August 1907 in Bento Gonçalves.
What positions has Ernesto Geisel held?
Positions held by Ernesto Geisel include: President of Brazil (1974–1979).
Where did Ernesto Geisel study?
Ernesto Geisel was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ernesto Geisel · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q294241 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Foto oficial de Ernesto Geisel (correção de cor).png by Federal Government of Brazil (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Ernesto Geisel". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ernesto-geisel. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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