Getúlio Vargas

19 April 1882 – 24 August 1954

Getúlio Vargas was a Brazilian politician who served as president of Brazil across two periods, first as an authoritarian ruler and later as a democratically elected leader. His long tenure profoundly shaped modern Brazil through nationalist economic policies and labor reforms.

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Born in São Borja, Brazil
19 April 1882

Getúlio Dornelles Vargas was born in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

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Graduated in law
1907

Vargas earned a law degree and entered politics in his home state.

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Appointed Minister of Finance
1926

Vargas served as national finance minister before running for president.

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Took power in the Revolution of 1930
1930

Vargas assumed the presidency after a revolution ended the Old Republic.

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Established the Estado Novo
1937

Vargas proclaimed a new authoritarian regime known as the Estado Novo.

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Removed from power by the military
1945

Vargas was deposed by a military coup at the end of the Estado Novo period.

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Elected President of Brazil
1951

Vargas returned to power, this time as a democratically elected president.

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Died in Rio de Janeiro
24 August 1954

Facing a political crisis, Vargas died by suicide in the presidential palace.

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