When was Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva born?

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was born on 27 October 1945 in Caetés.

What positions has Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held?

Positions held by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva include: President of Brazil (since 1 January 2023); President of Brazil (2007–2011); President of Brazil (2003–2007); federal deputy of São Paulo (1987–1991).

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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President of Brazil from 2003 to 2011 and since 2023

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known mononymously as Lula, is a Brazilian politician, trade unionist, and former metalworker who has served as the 39th president of Brazil since 2023. A member of the Workers' Party, he served as the 35th president from 2003 to 2011.

Quick facts

Born: 27 October 1945 wd
Place of birth: Caetés wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: trade unionist, politician, turner, functionary, union member wd
Political party: Workers' Party (since 10 February 1980) wd
Spouse: Maria de Lurdes da Silva, Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva, Rosângela Lula da Silva wd
Official website: lula.com.br wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube · LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

President of Brazil (since 1 January 2023 · BS 17 Poush 2079 onwards)
President of Brazil (1 January 2007 – 1 January 2011)
President of Brazil (1 January 2003 – 1 January 2007)
federal deputy of São Paulo (1 February 1987 – 1 February 1991)

Awards wd

Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (2006)
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (2006)
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2003)
Grand Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit
Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (2008)
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (2010)
Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal (2012)
Chatham House Prize (2009)
World Food Prize (2011)
North–South Prize
Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru (2003)
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword (2008)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross

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Lula wins a ‘miracle’ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right track27 October 2026

Questions

When was Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva born?: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was born on 27 October 1945 in Caetés.
What positions has Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held?: Positions held by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva include: President of Brazil (since 1 January 2023); President of Brazil (2007–2011); President of Brazil (2003–2007); federal deputy of São Paulo (1987–1991).

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 4 November 2026

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