Emílio Garrastazu Médici

Brazilian politician (1905–1985), president of Brazil (1969–1974)
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Emílio Garrastazu Médici
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Emílio Garrastazu Médici

Summary

Emílio Garrastazu Médici is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bagé[2]. He was born on December 4, 1905[3]. He died in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He died on October 9, 1985[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bagé[2], Emílio Garrastazu Médici…
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici was born on December 4, 1905[3].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici died on October 9, 1985[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemitério de São João Batista[9].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici was married to Scylla Médici[10].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici held citizenship in Brazil[11].
  • Portuguese was Emílio Garrastazu Médici's native language[12].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici's professions included politician[6].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici held the position of President of Brazil[13].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[14].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[15].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici received the Order of Rio Branco[16].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici received the Order of Naval Merit[17].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici received the Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[18].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici received the Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[19].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici received the Order of the Southern Cross[20].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici is recorded as male[21].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici was affiliated with the National Renewal Alliance Party[23].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici's military branch is recorded as Brazilian Army[24].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici's Commons category is recorded as Emílio Garrastazu Médici[25].
  • Emílio Garrastazu Médici's military, police or special rank is recorded as general of the army[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

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Origins and Family

Emílio Garrastazu Médici was born in Bagé[2]. He was born on December 4, 1905[3]. Portuguese was his native language[12].

Education

Emílio Garrastazu Médici was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Emílio Garrastazu Médici held the position of President of Brazil[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[15], a grade of an order[28], in Brazil[29]; Order of Rio Branco[16], an order[30], in Brazil[31], founded in 1963[32], headquartered in Brasília[33]; Order of Naval Merit[17], an order[34], in Brazil[35], founded in 1934[36]; Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[18]; Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[19], a grade of an order[37], in Portugal[38]; and Order of the Southern Cross[20], an order[39], in Brazil[40], founded in 1932[41].

Personal Life

Among Emílio Garrastazu Médici's spouses was Scylla Médici[10]. He was affiliated with the National Renewal Alliance Party[23].

Death and Burial

Emílio Garrastazu Médici died on October 9, 1985[5]. He passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4]. The cause of death was stroke[27]. He is buried at Cemitério de São João Batista[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Emílio Garrastazu Médici include Presidente Médici International Airport[42], an international airport[43], in Brazil[44].

Why It Matters

Emílio Garrastazu Médici ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Presidente Médici International Airport[42], an international airport[43], in Brazil[44].

FAQs

Where was Emílio Garrastazu Médici born?

Emílio Garrastazu Médici's place of birth was Bagé[2].

Where did Emílio Garrastazu Médici die?

Emílio Garrastazu Médici passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].

Who was Emílio Garrastazu Médici married to?

Emílio Garrastazu Médici's spouses include Scylla Médici[10].

What did Emílio Garrastazu Médici do for work?

Emílio Garrastazu Médici worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Emílio Garrastazu Médici go to school?

Emílio Garrastazu Médici was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[14].

What awards did Emílio Garrastazu Médici receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[15], Order of Rio Branco[16], Order of Naval Merit[17], and Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[18].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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