President of Brazil from 1995 to 2002 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fernando Henrique Cardoso (Portuguese: [feɾˈnɐ̃dw ẽjˈʁiki kaʁˈdozu]; born June 18, 1931), also known by his initials FHC ([ˈɛfjɐˌɡaˈse]) is a Brazilian politician. He was the 34th President of Brazil. He served for two terms from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2002.[1]
Fernando Henrique Cardoso | |
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34th President of Brazil | |
In office January 1, 1995 – December 31, 2002 | |
Vice President | Marco Maciel |
Preceded by | Itamar Franco |
Succeeded by | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
192nd Minister of Finance | |
In office May 19, 1993 – March 30, 1994 | |
President | Itamar Franco |
Preceded by | Eliseu Resende |
Succeeded by | Rubens Ricupero |
119th Minister of External Relations | |
In office October 5, 1992 – May 20, 1993 | |
President | Itamar Franco |
Preceded by | Celso Lafer |
Succeeded by | Luiz Felipe Palmeira Lampreia |
Federal Senator from Sao Paulo | |
In office March 15, 1983 – October 5, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Dulce Sales Cunha Braga |
Succeeded by | Marcos Ribeiro de Mendonça |
Personal details | |
Born | Fernando Henrique Cardoso June 18, 1931 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Political party | Brazilian Social Democracy Party - PSDB |
Spouse(s) | Ruth Corrêa Leite Cardoso (1953-2008, her death) |
Children | Paulo Henrique Cardoso Luciana Cardoso Beatriz Cardoso |
Residence | São Paulo |
Alma mater | Universidade de São Paulo |
Profession | Sociologist |
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