Jânio Quadros
Brazilian politician, former president of Brazil (1961) · Brazil · Politicians · Lived 1917 to 1992 · aged 75
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Something wrong?Jânio da Silva Quadros was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd president of Brazil from 31 January to 25 August 1961, when he resigned from office. He also served as the 24th and 36th mayor of São Paulo, and the 18th governor of the state of São Paulo.
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Jânio Quadros in 1961
President Quadros speaks during a meeting with state governors in the Itamaraty Palace, 1961
Quadros with Argentine President Arturo Frondizi in April 1961
Quadros' resignation letter. The text reads (translated from Portuguese):.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 32px}.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;margin-top:0}@media(min-width:500px){.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{padding-left:1.6em}} To the National Congress. On this date, and by this instrument, leaving with the Minister of Justice the reasons for my act, I resign from the office of President of the Republic.
Brasília, 8/25/61Awards
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Jânio da Silva Quadros was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd president of Brazil from 31 January to 25 August 1961, when he resigned from office. He also served as the 24th and 36th mayor of São Paulo, and the 18th governor of the state of São Paulo. Quadros was known for his populist style of government and eccentric behavior.
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