When was José Linhares born?

José Linhares was born on 28 January 1886 in Baturité.

What positions has José Linhares held?

Positions held by José Linhares include: President of Brazil (1945–1946); member of the Senate of Brazil.

Where did José Linhares study?

José Linhares was educated at Law School of the University of São Paulo.

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José Linhares

President of Brazil (1945-1946)

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José Linhares was a Brazilian lawyer who briefly served as the interim president of Brazil in the final months of the Estado Novo. As President of the Supreme Federal Court, he was called by the Armed Forces to take over the Presidency following the ousting of Getúlio Vargas in 1945, to the inauguration of Eurico Gaspar Dutra, in 1946, which marked the beginning of what is known today as the Fourth Brazilian Republic.

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Born: 28 January 1886 wd
Place of birth: Baturité wd
Died: 26 January 1957 wd
Place of death: Caxambu wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: magistrate, politician, lawyer, judge wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Law School of the University of São Paulo wd
Spouse: Luzia Linhares wd

Positions held wd

President of Brazil (29 October 1945 – 31 January 1946)
member of the Senate of Brazil

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Order of Naval Merit
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ

Questions

When was José Linhares born?: José Linhares was born on 28 January 1886 in Baturité.
What positions has José Linhares held?: Positions held by José Linhares include: President of Brazil (1945–1946); member of the Senate of Brazil.
Where did José Linhares study?: José Linhares was educated at Law School of the University of São Paulo.

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