Gerson Camata
Brazilian journalist and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gerson Camata (June 29, 1941 – December 26, 2018) was a Brazilian journalist and politician. Camata served in Federal Senate for three terms from 1987 until 2011.[1] He was also the first person directly elected Governor of Espírito Santo, an office he held from 1983 to 1986, following the restoration of democracy in the 1980s.[1]
Quick Facts Senator for Espírito Santo, Governor of Espírito Santo ...
Gerson Camata | |
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Camata in 2008 | |
Senator for Espírito Santo | |
In office February 1, 1987 – February 1, 2011 | |
Governor of Espírito Santo | |
In office March 15, 1983 – May 14, 1986 | |
Vice Governor | José Moraes [pt] |
Preceded by | Eurico Resende [pt] |
Succeeded by | José Moraes [pt] |
Federal Deputy for Espírito Santo | |
In office February 1, 1975 – February 1, 1983 | |
State Deputy of Espírito Santo | |
In office February 1, 1971 – February 1, 1975 | |
Councillor of Vitória | |
In office February 1, 1967 – February 1, 1971 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-06-29)June 29, 1941 Castelo, Espírito Santo |
Died | 26 December 2018(2018-12-26) (aged 77) Praia do Canto [pt], Vitória, Espírito Santo |
Manner of death | Assassination by firearm |
Political party | Brazilian Social Democracy Party |
Other political affiliations | ARENA |
Spouse | Rita Camata (1981–2018; his death) |
Education | Federal University of Espírito Santo |
Occupation | Journalist Politician |
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