When was Leonel Brizola born?

Leonel Brizola was born on 22 January 1922 in Carazinho.

What positions has Leonel Brizola held?

Positions held by Leonel Brizola include: governor of Rio de Janeiro (1991–1994); governor of Rio de Janeiro (1983–1987); governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1959–1963); Mayor of Porto Alegre (1956–1958); federal deputy of Rio Grande do Sul.

Where did Leonel Brizola study?

Leonel Brizola was educated at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

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Leonel Brizola

Brazilian politician (1922–2004)

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Leonel de Moura Brizola was a Brazilian politician. Launched into politics by Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas in the 1930–1950s, Brizola was the only politician to serve as elected governor of two Brazilian states. An engineer by training, Brizola organized the youth wing of the Brazilian Labour Party and served as state representative for Rio Grande do Sul and mayor of its capital, Porto Alegre.

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Born: 22 January 1922 wd
Place of birth: Carazinho wd
Died: 21 June 2004 wd
Place of death: Rio de Janeiro wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: politician, civil engineer wd
Political party: Democratic Labour Party wd
Education: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul wd
Spouse: Neusa Goulart Brizola wd

Positions held wd

governor of Rio de Janeiro (15 March 1991 – 2 April 1994)
governor of Rio de Janeiro (15 March 1983 – 15 March 1987)
governor of Rio Grande do Sul (25 March 1959 – 25 March 1963)
Mayor of Porto Alegre (1 January 1956 – 29 December 1958)
federal deputy of Rio Grande do Sul

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1983)
Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria

Questions

When was Leonel Brizola born?: Leonel Brizola was born on 22 January 1922 in Carazinho.
What positions has Leonel Brizola held?: Positions held by Leonel Brizola include: governor of Rio de Janeiro (1991–1994); governor of Rio de Janeiro (1983–1987); governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1959–1963); Mayor of Porto Alegre (1956–1958); federal deputy of Rio Grande do Sul.
Where did Leonel Brizola study?: Leonel Brizola was educated at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

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