José Vicente de Faria Lima (7 October 1909 — 4 September 1969) was a Brazilian military

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and later politician.

Biography

Lima was born in

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. At the age of 21 Faria Lima started his military career in the

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. There, he acquired the experience needed to join the Brazilian Mail Airlines, where he met his companion Eduardo Gomes, with whom he flew across the country. At the Brazilian Air Force, Faria Lima graduated as a military pilot, observer and aeronautical engineer, specializing in engineering at the Superior College of Aeronautics in France. By 1958 he held the rank of Brigadeiro do Ar While working as a technical assistant for Minister Salgado Filho, he helped create the Ministry of Aeronautics. Faria Lima was also chief of the Brazilian Aeronautical Commission in the United States and commander of the

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in São Paulo. He was also invited by

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to become the president of

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, a national airline company. In March 1965, Faria Lima was elected mayor of

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. His administration distinguished itself by the number of construction projects initiated, among the most notable were: Marginais Tietê and Pinheiros, Avenida Sumaré, Radial Leste, 23 de Maio and Rubem Berta. During his administration, the tram service discontinued its operation while the subway system, the " Metrô," was initiated. His term also contributed to improvements in the health system, education, and social services of the city. From the Portuguese version :pt:José Vicente Faria Lima

References

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