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Petrônio Portella

Brazilian lawyer and politician

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Petrônio Portella Nunes was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who played a prominent role in fostering the political détente initiated by Presidents Ernesto Geisel and João Figueiredo. He was regarded as the "civilian leader of the dictatorship."

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Valença do Piauí wd
Died
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Place of death
Brasília wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
lawyer, politician wd
Political party
National Renewal Alliance Party, National Democratic Union wd
Education
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (15 March 1977 – 15 March 1979)
  • President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (1971–1973)
  • Mayor of Teresina (31 January 1959 – 31 January 1963)
  • Piauí senator
  • Minister of Justice of Brazil
  • governor of Piauí
  • state deputy of Piauí

Questions

When was Petrônio Portella born?
Petrônio Portella was born on 12 September 1925 in Valença do Piauí.
What positions has Petrônio Portella held?
Positions held by Petrônio Portella include: President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (1977–1979); President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (1971–1973); Mayor of Teresina (1959–1963); Piauí senator; Minister of Justice of Brazil.
Where did Petrônio Portella study?
Petrônio Portella was educated at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Petrônio Portella · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q9058859 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Petrônio Portela Nunes, Presidente do Senado Federal..tif by Unknown Unknown (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Petrônio Portella". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/petronio-portella. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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