# Gilberto Mestrinho

_Brazilian politician_

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> Gilberto Mestrinho de Medeiros Raposo was a Brazilian politician. Mestrinho served as the Governor of the state of Amazonas on three occasions. His first term as Governor was from 1959 until 1963. His second term in office lasted from 1983 to 1987, while his third term as Governor of Amazonas extended from 1991 until 1995.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 February 1928 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Manaus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P19))
- **Died:** 19 July 2009 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P570))
- **Place of death:** Manaus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Movement Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P102))
- **Positions held:** governor of Amazonas (15 March 1991 – 1 January 1995); governor of Amazonas (15 March 1983 – 15 March 1987); governor of Amazonas (25 March 1959 – 25 March 1963); Amazonas Senator; federal deputy of Roraima; state secretary of Amazonas; mayor of Manaus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208#P39))

## Questions

**When was Gilberto Mestrinho born?**  
Gilberto Mestrinho was born on 23 February 1928 in Manaus.

**What positions has Gilberto Mestrinho held?**  
Positions held by Gilberto Mestrinho include: governor of Amazonas (1991–1995); governor of Amazonas (1983–1987); governor of Amazonas (1959–1963); Amazonas Senator; federal deputy of Roraima.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Gilberto Mestrinho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilberto_Mestrinho) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2192208](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2192208) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Gilberto Mestrinho-001.jpg by Roosewelt Pinheiro/ABr (CC BY 3.0 br)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gilberto_Mestrinho-001.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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