Artur da Costa e Silva
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Summary
Artur da Costa e Silva was born on October 3, 1899[1], in Taquari[2]. He died on December 17, 1969[3], in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and dictator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,410 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1902[9]
- Spouse: Yolanda Costa e Silva[10]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[11]
- Native language: Portuguese[12]
- Position held: President of Brazil[13]
- Educated at: Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[14]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[15], Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[16], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[17], Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[18], Order of St. Olav[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: National Renewal Alliance Party[22]
- Military branch: Brazilian Army[23]
- Commons category: Artur da Costa e Silva[24]
- Military, police or special rank: marshal[25]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[26]
- Participated in conflict: 18 of the Copacabana Fort revolt[27], Constitutionalist Revolution[28], World War II[29]
- Family name: da Costa[30]
- Given name: Artur[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Artur da Costa e Silva[32]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/c/costa_e_silva.htm[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[36]
- Name in native language: Artur da Costa e Silva[37]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Silva[38]
- End of work period: 1969[39]
- Candidacy in election: 1966 Brazilian presidential election[40]
Why It Matters
Artur da Costa e Silva has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Artur da Costa e Silva born?
Artur da Costa e Silva was born in Taquari[2].
Where did Artur da Costa e Silva die?
Artur da Costa e Silva passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].
Who was Artur da Costa e Silva married to?
Artur da Costa e Silva's spouses include Yolanda Costa e Silva[10].
What did Artur da Costa e Silva do for work?
Artur da Costa e Silva worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and dictator[7].
Where did Artur da Costa e Silva go to school?
Artur da Costa e Silva was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[14].
What awards did Artur da Costa e Silva receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[15], Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[16], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[17], and Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[18].