Juscelino Kubitschek
Politician
1902 – 1976
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Who was Juscelino Kubitschek?
Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, known also by his initials JK, was a prominent Brazilian politician who was President of Brazil from 1956 to 1961. His term was marked by economic prosperity and political stability, being most known for the construction of a new capital, Brasília.
A leader who favored long-term planning and who set high goals for Brazil's future, Kubitschek is viewed inside the country as the father of modern Brazil. He stands among the politicians whose legacy is held most favorably.
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- Born
- Sep 12, 1902
Diamantina, Minas Gerais - Also known as
- Dr. Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira
- JK
- Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Sarah Kubitschek
(1931/12/30 - )
- Sarah Kubitschek
- Children
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Profession
- Education
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
- Lived in
- Minas Gerais
- Died
- Aug 22, 1976
Resende
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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