Luís Alves Coelho Rocha (July 6, 1937 – March 8, 2001) was

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and lawyer. He was born in Loreto, and was married to Terezinha Rocha, with whom he had two children, Luís Rocha Filho and Roberto Rocha. He served as governor of Maranhão, from 1983 to 1986. Rocha died in São Luís on March 8, 2001.

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Governors of Maranhão Democratic Social Party politicians Brazilian Social Democracy Party politicians 1937 births 2001 deaths {{Brazil-politician-stub