Artur da Silva Bernardes (; 8 August 1875 – 23 March 1955) was a Brazilian

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who served as 12th

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during the

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. Born in

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, he was elected Governor of

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in 1918. In 1922, he was elected President of

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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

Grand Officer of the Order of Christ,

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(May 17, 1958)

References

"Arthur da Silva Bernardes"
at the Brazilian Presidential Library

External links

* 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 {{Brazil-politician-stub Republican Party of Minas Gerais politicians