Artur da Costa e Silva

Military and President of Brazil (1899–1985) during the dictator ship
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Artur da Costa e Silva
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Artur da Costa e Silva

Summary

Artur da Costa e Silva is a human[1]. His place of birth was Taquari[2]. He was born on +1899-10-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He died on +1969-12-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and dictator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Taquari[2], Artur da Costa e Silva…
  • Artur da Costa e Silva died in Rio de Janeiro[4].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva was born on +1899-10-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva was born on +1902-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva died on +1969-12-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Artur da Costa e Silva's spouses was Yolanda Costa e Silva[11].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva held citizenship in Brazil[12].
  • Portuguese was Artur da Costa e Silva's native language[13].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva's professions included politician[6].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva's professions included dictator[8].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva held the position of President of Brazil[14].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva's education included a stint at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[16].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva received the Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[17].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[18].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[19].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva received the Order of St. Olav[20].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva is recorded as male[21].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva was affiliated with the National Renewal Alliance Party[23].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva's military branch is recorded as Brazilian Army[24].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva's Commons category is recorded as Artur da Costa e Silva[25].
  • Artur da Costa e Silva's military, police or special rank is recorded as marshal[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Taquari[2], Artur da Costa e Silva… Recorded date of birth include +1899-10-03T00:00:00Z[3] and +1902-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. Portuguese was his native language[13].

Education

Artur da Costa e Silva was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and dictator[8]. Artur da Costa e Silva held the position of President of Brazil[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[16], a grade of an order[28], in Brazil[29]; Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[17], a grade of an order[30], in Norway[31]; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[18], a grade of an order[32], in Portugal[33]; Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[19], a grade of an order[34], in Portugal[35]; and Order of St. Olav[20], an order of chivalry[36], in Norway[37], founded in 1847[38].

Personal Life

Among Artur da Costa e Silva's spouses was Yolanda Costa e Silva[11]. He was affiliated with the National Renewal Alliance Party[23].

Death and Burial

Artur da Costa e Silva died on +1969-12-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Rio de Janeiro[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

Why It Matters

Artur da Costa e Silva ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Artur da Costa e Silva born?

Artur da Costa e Silva's place of birth was Taquari[2].

Where did Artur da Costa e Silva die?

Artur da Costa e Silva died 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[11].

What did Artur da Costa e Silva do for work?

Artur da Costa e Silva worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and dictator[8].

Where did Artur da Costa e Silva go to school?

Artur da Costa e Silva was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15].

What awards did Artur da Costa e Silva receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[16], Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[17], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[18], and Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank marshal
    Place of birth Taquari
    Second family name in spanish name Silva
    Sex or gender male
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages:0||51 */ Add multilingual descriptions (51 languages) — Task 13 (heads of state / political leaders) — deterministic from P106 (occupation) + P27 (citizenship) labels,"
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