Venceslau Brás
Politician
1868 – 1966
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Who was Venceslau Brás?
Venceslau Brás Pereira Gomes was a Brazilian politician. Brás was born in Brasópolis, Minas Gerais State. He became governor of that state in 1909, and in 1910 he was elected vice-president under Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca. He was elected president in 1914 and served until 1918. His government declared war on the Central Powers in October 1917 during World War I. He was the longest-lived Brazilian president, reaching 98 years of age.
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- Born
- Feb 26, 1868
Brasópolis - Also known as
- Venceslau Bras Pereira Gomes
- Profession
- Died
- May 16, 1966
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on July 23, 2013
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