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Emílio Garrastazu Médici
Brazilian politician (1905-1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emílio Garrastazu Médici (Portuguese pronunciation: [eˈmilju ɡɐʁastaˈzu ˈmɛd(ʒi)si]; December 4, 1905 – October 9, 1985) was a Brazilian military leader and politician. He was President of Brazil from 1969 to 1974.
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His Excellency General Emílio Garrastazu Médici GColTE GColSE | |
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President of Brazil | |
In office October 30, 1969 – March 14, 1974 | |
Vice President | Augusto Rademaker |
Preceded by | Military Junta (interim) |
Succeeded by | Ernesto Geisel |
Head of the National Intelligence Service | |
In office March 17, 1967 – March 28, 1969 | |
President | Artur da Costa e Silva |
Preceded by | Golbery do Couto e Silva |
Succeeded by | Carlos Alberto da Fontoura |
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Born | (1905-12-04)December 4, 1905 Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
Died | October 9, 1985(1985-10-09) (aged 79) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Resting place | São João Batista Cemetery, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Political party | ARENA |
Spouse(s) | Scylla Nogueira |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Military |
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Years of service | 1927–1969 |
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Médici died of kidney failure on October 9, 1985 at the age of 79 after suffering a stroke.