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Octávio Frias

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Brazilian journalist

BrazilJournalistsLived 1912 to 2007 · aged 94
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Octavio Frias de Oliveira was a Brazilian businessman who gained recognition for turning newspaper Folha de S. Paulo - acquired by himself and partner Carlos Caldeira in August 1962 - into one of the most influential Brazilian media organizations.

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Then-President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during Octavio's funeral.Then-President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during Octavio's funeral.The Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, in São Paulo, named after the businessman.The Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, in São Paulo, named after the businessman.

Awards 1

1998Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)

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About this person

Octavio Frias de Oliveira was a Brazilian businessman who gained recognition for turning newspaper Folha de S. Paulo - acquired by himself and partner Carlos Caldeira in August 1962 - into one of the most influential Brazilian media organizations. The newspaper became the cornerstone for a conglomerate called Grupo Folha.

Country
Brazil
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2007 · aged 94
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5 languages

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