Florentino Ávidos (November 18, 1870 – February 28, 1956) was a Brazilian politician. He was the 17th ''president'' (governor) of the Brazilian state of
Espirito Santo
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, and, later, a senator of that state on Brazilian Senate.
Career
He was an engineer by trade and was elected for governor of
Espirito Santo
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in 1924. He governed the state from May 23, 1924 to June 30, 1928. he built roads and bridges in order to improve the communications in the state, being the most important the "Five Bridges Complex" connecting the
Isle of Vitória to the continent and to the
Isle of the Prince as well. These bridges were named "Florentino Ávidos", in his homage, after his death in 1956.
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1870 births
1956 deaths
Governors of Espírito Santo
Members of the Federal Senate (Brazil)
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