When was Getúlio Vargas born?

Getúlio Vargas was born on 19 April 1882 in São Borja.

What positions has Getúlio Vargas held?

Positions held by Getúlio Vargas include: President of Brazil (1951–1954); member of the Senate of Brazil (1946–1951); President of Brazil (1930–1945); federal deputy of Rio Grande do Sul (1923–1926).

Where did Getúlio Vargas study?

Getúlio Vargas was educated at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

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Getúlio Vargas

President of Brazil (1930–1945; 1951–1954)

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Getúlio Dornelles Vargas was a Brazilian military officer, lawyer, and politician who served as the 14th and 17th president of Brazil, from 1930 to 1945 and from 1951 until his suicide in 1954. Due to his long and controversial tenure as Brazil's provisional, constitutional, dictatorial and democratic leader, he is considered by historians as the most influential Brazilian politician of the 20th century.

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Born: 19 April 1882 wd
Place of birth: São Borja wd
Died: 24 August 1954 wd
Place of death: Catete Palace wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: lawyer, politician wd
Political party: Brazilian Labour Party (1946–1954), Republican Party of Rio Grande do Sul (1909–1930) wd
Education: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul wd
Spouse: Darci Vargas wd

Positions held wd

President of Brazil (31 January 1951 – 24 August 1954)
member of the Senate of Brazil (5 February 1946 – 31 January 1951)
President of Brazil (3 November 1930 – 29 October 1945)
federal deputy of Rio Grande do Sul (3 May 1923 – 15 November 1926)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1952)
Order of the White Eagle
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1953)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Order of Naval Merit
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1937)
Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria

Questions

When was Getúlio Vargas born?: Getúlio Vargas was born on 19 April 1882 in São Borja.
What positions has Getúlio Vargas held?: Positions held by Getúlio Vargas include: President of Brazil (1951–1954); member of the Senate of Brazil (1946–1951); President of Brazil (1930–1945); federal deputy of Rio Grande do Sul (1923–1926).
Where did Getúlio Vargas study?: Getúlio Vargas was educated at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

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