# Jânio Quadros

_Brazilian politician, former president of Brazil (1961)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Jânio da Silva Quadros was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd president of Brazil from 31 January to 25 August 1961, when he resigned from office. He also served as the 24th and 36th mayor of São Paulo, and the 18th governor of the state of São Paulo. Quadros was known for his populist style of government and eccentric behavior.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 January 1917 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Campo Grande ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P19))
- **Died:** 16 February 1992 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P570))
- **Place of death:** São Paulo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P27))
- **Occupation:** lawyer; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P106))
- **Political party:** Christian Democratic Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P102))
- **Education:** Law School of the University of São Paulo; University of São Paulo; Colégio Marista Arquidiocesano ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P69))
- **Spouse:** Eloá Quadros ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P26))
- **Positions held:** mayor of São Paulo (1 January 1986 – 1 January 1989); President of Brazil (31 January 1961 – 25 August 1961); mayor of São Paulo (8 April 1953 – 31 January 1955) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ; Grand Officer of the Military Order of Christ; Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jânio Quadros born?**  
Jânio Quadros was born on 25 January 1917 in Campo Grande.

**What positions has Jânio Quadros held?**  
Positions held by Jânio Quadros include: mayor of São Paulo (1986–1989); President of Brazil (1961–1961); mayor of São Paulo (1953–1955).

**Where did Jânio Quadros study?**  
Jânio Quadros was educated at Law School of the University of São Paulo, University of São Paulo, Colégio Marista Arquidiocesano.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jânio Quadros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A2nio_Quadros) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q310123](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310123) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jânio Quadros, presidente do Brasil (1961).jpg by Agência Brasil (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:J%C3%A2nio_Quadros,_presidente_do_Brasil_(1961).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Jânio Quadros, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Jânio Quadros, presidente do Brasil (1961).jpg — Agência Brasil, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Jânio Quadros". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/janio-quadros. Retrieved 5 November 2026.