When was Tancredo Neves born?

Tancredo Neves was born on 4 March 1910 in São João del Rei.

What positions has Tancredo Neves held?

Positions held by Tancredo Neves include: President-elect of Brazil (1985–1985); Minas Gerais senator (1979–1983); Minister of Finance of Brazil (1962–1962); President of the Brazilian Council of Ministers (1961–1962); federal deputy of Minas Gerais.

Where did Tancredo Neves study?

Tancredo Neves was educated at Federal University of Minas Gerais.

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Tancredo Neves

Brazilian politician (1910-1985)

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Tancredo de Almeida Neves was a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and entrepreneur. He served as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs from 1953 to 1954, President of the Council of Ministers from 1961 to 1962, Minister of Finance in 1962, and as Governor of Minas Gerais from 1983 to 1984. He was elected President of Brazil in 1985, but died before taking office; the vice-president-elect, José Sarney, took office as president in his place.

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Born: 4 March 1910 wd
Place of birth: São João del Rei wd
Died: 21 April 1985 wd
Place of death: São Paulo wd
Citizenship: Brazil wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, entrepreneur wd
Political party: Democratic Movement Party wd
Education: Federal University of Minas Gerais wd
Spouse: Risoleta Neves wd

Positions held wd

President-elect of Brazil (15 January 1985 – 21 April 1985)
Minas Gerais senator (1 February 1979 – 14 March 1983)
Minister of Finance of Brazil (23 March 1962 – 9 May 1962)
President of the Brazilian Council of Ministers (8 September 1961 – 21 July 1962)
federal deputy of Minas Gerais

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra

Questions

When was Tancredo Neves born?: Tancredo Neves was born on 4 March 1910 in São João del Rei.
What positions has Tancredo Neves held?: Positions held by Tancredo Neves include: President-elect of Brazil (1985–1985); Minas Gerais senator (1979–1983); Minister of Finance of Brazil (1962–1962); President of the Brazilian Council of Ministers (1961–1962); federal deputy of Minas Gerais.
Where did Tancredo Neves study?: Tancredo Neves was educated at Federal University of Minas Gerais.

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