Humberto Castelo Branco
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Summary
Humberto Castelo Branco was born on September 20, 1900[1], in Messejana[2]. He died on July 18, 1967[3], in Fortaleza[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,429 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Fortaleza[8]
- Spouse: Argentina Vianna Castello Branco[9]
- Child: Antonieta Castelo Branco[10]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[11]
- Native language: Brazilian Portuguese[12]
- Position held: President of Brazil[13]
- Educated at: Escola Militar do Realengo[14], Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Oficiais[15], Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército[16], École supérieure de guerre[17]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[18], Order of Rio Branco[19], Order of Naval Merit[20], Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[21], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[23], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: National Renewal Alliance Party[27]
- Military branch: Brazilian Army[28]
- Commons category: Humberto Castelo Branco[29]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[30], general[31]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[32]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[33]
- Family name: Alencar[34], Castelo Branco[35]
- Given name: Humberto[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Humberto Castelo Branco[37]
- Manner of death: accidental death[38]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[40]
- Name in native language: Humberto de Alencar Castello Branco[41]
- Number of children: 2[42]
- Candidacy in election: 1964 Brazilian presidential election[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Humberto Castelo Branco include Presidente Castello Branco[44], a municipality of Brazil[45], in Brazil[46].
Why It Matters
Humberto Castelo Branco has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Presidente Castello Branco[44], a municipality of Brazil[45], in Brazil[46].
FAQs
Where was Humberto Castelo Branco born?
Humberto Castelo Branco was born in 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[9].
What did Humberto Castelo Branco do for work?
Humberto Castelo Branco worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Humberto Castelo Branco go to school?
Humberto Castelo Branco was educated at Escola Militar do Realengo[14], Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Oficiais[15], Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército[16], and École supérieure de guerre[17].
What awards did Humberto Castelo Branco receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[18], Order of Rio Branco[19], Order of Naval Merit[20], and Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis[21].