When was José Sarney born?

José Sarney was born on 24 April 1930 in Pinheiro.

What positions has José Sarney held?

Positions held by José Sarney include: President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2009–2013); President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2003–2005); President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (1995–1997); Maranhão senator (1991–2015); President of Brazil (1985–1990).

Where did José Sarney study?

José Sarney was educated at Federal University of Maranhão.

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José Sarney

President of Brazil from 1985 to 1990

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José Sarney de Araújo Costa is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and writer who served as the 31st president of Brazil from 1985 to 1990. He briefly served as the 20th vice president of Brazil for a month between March and April 1985.

Quick facts

Born: 24 April 1930 wd
Place of birth: Pinheiro wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: lawyer, journalist, politician, writer, poet, novelist wd
Political party: Democratic Movement Party wd
Education: Federal University of Maranhão wd
Spouse: Marly Sarney wd
Official website: josesarney.org wd

Positions held wd

President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2 February 2009 – 1 February 2013)
President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2 February 2003 – 2 February 2005)
President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2 February 1995 – 2 February 1997)
Maranhão senator (1 February 1991 – 1 February 2015)
President of Brazil (15 March 1985 – 15 March 1990)
Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil (15 March 1985 – 21 April 1985)
federal deputy of Maranhão

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Order of Rio Branco
Order of Naval Merit
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle
Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of Boyacá
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (1995)
honorary doctor of the Peking University (1988)

Questions

When was José Sarney born?: José Sarney was born on 24 April 1930 in Pinheiro.
What positions has José Sarney held?: Positions held by José Sarney include: President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2009–2013); President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2003–2005); President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (1995–1997); Maranhão senator (1991–2015); President of Brazil (1985–1990).
Where did José Sarney study?: José Sarney was educated at Federal University of Maranhão.

Sources

Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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