Humberto Castelo Branco

Brazilian military leader and politician; former President of Brazil (1900-1967)
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Humberto Castelo Branco
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Humberto Castelo Branco

Summary

Humberto Castelo Branco is a human[1]. Born in Messejana[2], he… he was born on +1900-09-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Fortaleza[4]. He died on +1967-07-18T00:00:00Z[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 (199 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Humberto Castelo Branco was born in Messejana[2].
  • Born in Fortaleza[9], Humberto Castelo Branco…
  • Humberto Castelo Branco passed away in Fortaleza[4].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco was born on +1900-09-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco died on +1967-07-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco was married to Argentina Vianna Castello Branco[10].
  • A child of Humberto Castelo Branco was Antonieta Castelo Branco[11].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco held citizenship in Brazil[12].
  • Brazilian Portuguese was Humberto Castelo Branco's native language[13].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco worked as a politician[6].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco held the position of President of Brazil[14].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco's education included a stint at Escola Militar do Realengo[15].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco was educated at Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Oficiais[16].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco's education included a stint at Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército[17].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco's education included a stint at École supérieure de guerre[18].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[19].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco received the Order of Rio Branco[20].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco received the Order of Naval Merit[21].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco received the Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[22].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco received the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[23].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco's image is recorded as Humberto Castelo Branco, presidente do Brasil, 1964.jpg[26].
  • Humberto Castelo Branco is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Messejana[2], a neighborhood in Fortaleza[28], in Brazil[29] and Fortaleza[9], a municipality of Brazil[30], in Brazil[31], founded in 1726[32]. Humberto Castelo Branco was born on +1900-09-20T00:00:00Z[3]. Brazilian Portuguese was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Escola Militar do Realengo[15], an educational institution[33], in Brazil[34]; Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Oficiais[16], an educational institution[35], in Brazil[36], headquartered in Rio de Janeiro[37]; Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército[17], a staff college[38], in Brazil[39], founded in 1905[40], headquartered in Rio de Janeiro[41]; and École supérieure de guerre[18], a military school[42], in France[43], founded in 1876[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Humberto Castelo Branco held the position of President of Brazil[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[19], a grade of an order[45], in Brazil[46]; Order of Rio Branco[20], an order[47], in Brazil[48], founded in 1963[49], headquartered in Brasília[50]; Order of Naval Merit[21], an order[51], in Brazil[52], founded in 1934[53]; Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[22], a grade of an order[54], in Portugal[55], founded in 1917[56]; Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[23], a Grand Collar[57], in Portugal[58]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24], a grade of an order[59], in Italy[60].

Personal Life

Humberto Castelo Branco was married to Argentina Vianna Castello Branco[10]. A child of him was Antonieta Castelo Branco[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25]. He was affiliated with the National Renewal Alliance Party[61].

Death and Burial

Humberto Castelo Branco died on +1967-07-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Fortaleza[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[62].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Humberto Castelo Branco include Presidente Castello Branco[63], a municipality of Brazil[64], in Brazil[65].

Why It Matters

Humberto Castelo Branco ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for him include Presidente Castello Branco[63], a municipality of Brazil[64], in Brazil[65].

FAQs

Where was Humberto Castelo Branco born?

Humberto Castelo Branco's place of birth was Messejana[2].

Where did Humberto Castelo Branco die?

Humberto Castelo Branco died in Fortaleza[4].

Who was Humberto Castelo Branco married to?

Humberto Castelo Branco's spouses include Argentina Vianna Castello Branco[10].

What did Humberto Castelo Branco do for work?

Humberto Castelo Branco worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Humberto Castelo Branco go to school?

Humberto Castelo Branco was educated at Escola Militar do Realengo[15], Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Oficiais[16], Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército[17], and École supérieure de guerre[18].

What awards did Humberto Castelo Branco receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[19], Order of Rio Branco[20], Order of Naval Merit[21], and Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[22].

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    Military, police or special rank field marshal
    Place of birth Messejana, Fortaleza
    Sex or gender male
    Great norwegian encyclopedia id Humberto_Castelo_Branco
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