When was João Figueiredo born?

João Figueiredo was born on 15 January 1918 in Rio de Janeiro.

What positions has João Figueiredo held?

Positions held by João Figueiredo include: President of Brazil (1979–1985); president.

Where did João Figueiredo study?

João Figueiredo was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras.

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João Figueiredo

Brazilian politician and military officer, 30th President of Brazil from 1979 to 1985

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João Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo was a Brazilian military officer who served as the 30th president of Brazil from 1979 to 1985, and the last of the military regime that ruled the country following the 1964 Brazilian coup d'état. He was chief of the Secret Service (SNI) during the term of his predecessor, Ernesto Geisel, who appointed him to the presidency at the end of his own term.

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Born: 15 January 1918 wd
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro wd
Died: 24 December 1999 wd
Place of death: Rio de Janeiro wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: politician, military officer, military personnel wd
Political party: National Renewal Alliance Party wd
Education: Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras wd
Spouse: Dulce Figueiredo wd

Positions held wd

President of Brazil (15 March 1979 – 15 March 1985)
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Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1983)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Order of Rio Branco
Order of Naval Merit
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis
Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
Knight of the Seraphim
Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit (1979)
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword

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When was João Figueiredo born?: João Figueiredo was born on 15 January 1918 in Rio de Janeiro.
What positions has João Figueiredo held?: Positions held by João Figueiredo include: President of Brazil (1979–1985); president.
Where did João Figueiredo study?: João Figueiredo was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras.

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