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Prudente de Morais

President of Brazil (1841-1902)

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Prudente José de Morais Barros was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the third president of Brazil from 1894 to 1898. Morais was elected in 1894, being the first civilian president of the country, the first to be elected by direct popular ballot under the permanent provisions of Brazil's 1891 Constitution, and the first to serve a full term. Before his presidency he served as president (governor) of the state of São Paulo and president of the Senate from 1891 to 1894. He was also president of the Constituent Assembly that drafted and enacted the 1891 Constitution.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Itu wd
Died
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Place of death
Piracicaba wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
lawyer, politician wd
Political party
Republican Party of São Paulo, Federal Republican Party wd
Education
Law School of the University of São Paulo, University of São Paulo wd
Spouse
Adelaide de Morais Barros wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Brazil (15 November 1894 – 15 November 1898)
  • São Paulo senator (1894–1894)
  • President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (23 November 1891 – 15 November 1894)
  • São Paulo senator (1891–1893)
  • São Paulo senator (1890–1891)
  • provincial deputy of São Paulo (13 January 1881 – 17 January 1882)
  • provincial deputy of São Paulo (1 February 1878 – 10 February 1879)
  • provincial deputy of São Paulo (1 February 1868 – 5 May 1869)

Questions

When was Prudente de Morais born?
Prudente de Morais was born on 4 October 1841 in Itu.
What positions has Prudente de Morais held?
Positions held by Prudente de Morais include: President of Brazil (1894–1898); São Paulo senator (1894–1894); President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (1891–1894); São Paulo senator (1891–1893); São Paulo senator (1890–1891).
Where did Prudente de Morais study?
Prudente de Morais was educated at Law School of the University of São Paulo, University of São Paulo.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Prudente de Morais · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q310230 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Prudentedemorais.jpg by Governo do Brasil (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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