# José Reinaldo

_Brazilian civil and political engineer_

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> José Reinaldo Carneiro Tavares is a Brazilian engineer and politician. He served as governor of Maranhão, from 2002 to 2007. Was minister of Transport (1986–1990) during José Sarney's presidency. Tavares currently serves as federal deputy.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 March 1939 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734#P569))
- **Place of birth:** São Luís ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; engineer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734#P106))
- **Political party:** Brazilian Social Democracy Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734#P102))
- **Education:** Universidade Federal do Ceará ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734#P69))
- **Positions held:** governor of Maranhão (5 April 2002 – 1 January 2007); federal deputy of Maranhão; vice governor of Maranhão; state secretary of Maranhão ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734#P39))

## Questions

**When was José Reinaldo born?**  
José Reinaldo was born on 19 March 1939 in São Luís.

**What positions has José Reinaldo held?**  
Positions held by José Reinaldo include: governor of Maranhão (2002–2007); federal deputy of Maranhão; vice governor of Maranhão; state secretary of Maranhão.

**Where did José Reinaldo study?**  
José Reinaldo was educated at Universidade Federal do Ceará.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): José Reinaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Reinaldo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q9014734](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9014734) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jose reinaldo tavares.jpg by Ricardo Stuckert/PR (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jose_reinaldo_tavares.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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