# João Pessoa

_Brazilian politician (1878-1930)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> João Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque was a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as the governor of Paraíba between 1928 and 1930.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 24 January 1878 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Umbuzeiro ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P19))
- **Died:** 26 July 1930 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P570))
- **Place of death:** Recife ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P106))
- **Education:** Faculdade de Direito do Recife ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P69))
- **Positions held:** governor of Paraíba (22 October 1928 – 26 July 1930) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251#P39))

## Questions

**When was João Pessoa born?**  
João Pessoa was born on 24 January 1878 in Umbuzeiro.

**What positions has João Pessoa held?**  
Positions held by João Pessoa include: governor of Paraíba (1928–1930).

**Where did João Pessoa study?**  
João Pessoa was educated at Faculdade de Direito do Recife.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): João Pessoa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%A3o_Pessoa_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1406251](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1406251) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: João Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jo%C3%A3o_Pessoa_Cavalcanti_de_Albuquerque.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article João Pessoa, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: João Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque.jpg — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"João Pessoa". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/joao-pessoa. Retrieved 6 November 2026.