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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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