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Artur da Costa e Silva

Military and President of Brazil (1899-1985) during the dictator ship · Brazil · Politicians

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Artur da Costa e Silva was a Brazilian Army Marshal and the second president of the Brazilian military government that came to power after the 1964 coup d'état. He reached the rank of Marshal of the Brazilian Army, and held the post of Minister of War in the military government of president Castelo Branco.

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Costa e Silva in military uniform, 1963.Costa e Silva in military uniform, 1963.Drawing commissioned for The New York Times, 1966. By Reginald GrayDrawing commissioned for The New York Times, 1966. By Reginald GrayEighth page of the Institutional Act Number Five (AI-5), the most repressive of all Institutional Acts enacted by the military regime, with signatures of President Costa e Silva and other officials.Eighth page of the Institutional Act Number Five (AI-5), the most repressive of all Institutional Acts enacted by the military regime, with signatures of President Costa e Silva and other officials.

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
Order of St. Olav

In their orbit

Spouse: Yolanda Costa e Silva

About this person

Country
Brazil
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1969 · aged 70

Politicians from Brazil 6

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