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Hermes da Fonseca

President of Brazil (1855-1923)

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Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca was a Brazilian field marshal and politician who served as the eighth president of Brazil between 1910 and 1914. He was a nephew of marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, the first president of Brazil, and general João Severiano da Fonseca, patron of the Army Health Service. His parents were the marshal Hermes Ernesto da Fonseca and Rita Rodrigues Barbosa.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
São Gabriel wd
Died
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Place of death
Petrópolis wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, military officer wd
Political party
Conservative Republican Party wd
Education
Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras wd
Spouse
Nair de Tefé, Orsina da Fonseca wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Brazil (15 November 1910 – 15 November 1914)
  • member of the Senate of Brazil

Questions

When was Hermes da Fonseca born?
Hermes da Fonseca was born on 12 May 1855 in São Gabriel.
What positions has Hermes da Fonseca held?
Positions held by Hermes da Fonseca include: President of Brazil (1910–1914); member of the Senate of Brazil.
Where did Hermes da Fonseca study?
Hermes da Fonseca was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Hermes da Fonseca · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q312874 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Hermes da Fonseca (1910).jpg by Governo do Brasil (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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