José Linhares

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José Linhares
15th President of Brazil
In office
October 29, 1945 – January 31, 1946
Preceded by Getúlio Vargas
Succeeded by Eurico Gaspar Dutra
Lifetime Senator
In office
February 2, 1946 – January 26, 1957
Lifetime Senator
In office
March 3, 1945 – October 29, 1945
Personal details
Born January 28, 1886(1886-01-28)[1]
Baturité, Ceará[1], Brazil
Died January 26, 1957(1957-01-26) (aged 70)
Caxambu, Minas Gerais[1], Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Political party none
Spouse(s) Luísa Linhares

José Linhares, (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒoˈzɛ liˈŋaris]; January 28, 1886 – January 26, 1957[1]). Brazilian Chief of Justice and lifetime senator. Assumed the presidency of Brazil in 1945–1946, between the deposition of Getúlio Vargas and the oath of Eurico Gaspar Dutra. During his provisional administration, measures were taken to re-establish a democratic system of government.

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Preceded by
Getúlio Vargas
President of Brazil
1945–1946
Succeeded by
Eurico Gaspar Dutra


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