Artur da Silva Bernardes (; 8 August 1875 – 23 March 1955) was a Brazilian
politician
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who served as 12th
president of Brazil
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during the
First Brazilian Republic
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. Born in
Viçosa, Minas Gerais
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, he was elected Governor of
Minas Gerais
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in 1918. In 1922, he was elected President of
Brazil and served until 1926. Facing a military rebellion, Bernardes ruled under a state of siege during most of the course of his term.
Honours
Foreign Honours
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Grand Officer of the
Order of Christ,
Portugal
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(May 17, 1958)
References
"Arthur da Silva Bernardes"at the Brazilian Presidential Library
External links
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1875 births
1955 deaths
Presidents of Brazil
Governors of Minas Gerais
Brazilian people of Portuguese descent
Coffee with milk politics politicians
Republican Party (Brazil) politicians
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Republican Party of Minas Gerais politicians