Bolsonaro is a surname originating from the northeastern Italian region of
Veneto
Veneto (, ; vec, Vèneto ) or Venetia is one of the 20 regions of Italy. Its population is about five million, ranking fourth in Italy. The region's capital is Venice while the biggest city is Verona.
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, where it is spelt ''Bolzonaro''. The phonetic spelling of ''Bolsonaro'' is used by the branch of the family that migrated to Brazil in the late 19th century.
Notable people with the surname include:
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Carlos Bolsonaro
Carlos Nantes Bolsonaro (born 7 December 1982) is a Brazilian politician, the second son of the 38th President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro.
He graduated in Aeronautical Science from Estácio de Sá University and has been an Alderman of the Muni ...
(born 1982), Brazilian politician, Jair Bolsonaro's son,
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Eduardo Bolsonaro
Eduardo Nantes Bolsonaro (born 10 July 1984) is a Brazilian politician, lawyer and federal police officer. He is the third child of Jair Bolsonaro, the 38th President of Brazil.
Career
He has been a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 20 ...
(born 1984), Brazilian lawyer, federal police officer and politician; Jair Bolsonaro's son
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Flávio Bolsonaro
Flávio Nantes Bolsonaro (born 30 April 1981) is a Brazilian politician, lawyer and entrepreneur who is the eldest child of Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro.
He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro from ...
(born 1981), Brazilian lawyer, entrepreneur and politician; Jair Bolsonaro's son
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Jair Bolsonaro
Jair Messias Bolsonaro (; born 21 March 1955) is a Brazilian politician and retired military officer who has been the 38th president of Brazil since 1 January 2019. He was elected in 2018 as a member of the Social Liberal Party, which he turn ...
(born 1955), 38th President of Brazil
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Michelle Bolsonaro
Michelle de Paula Firmo Reinaldo Bolsonaro (born 22 March 1982) is a former First Lady of Brazil from 2019 to 2022, being the third wife of the 38th President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro. She succeeded Marcela Temer, wife of former president Mich ...
(born 1980), former First Lady of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro's wife
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Valéria Bolsonaro (born 1969), Brazilian politician
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Italian-language surnames