Jair Bolsonaro
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Jair Bolsonaro was born on March 21, 1955, in Glicério [1][2][3]. He is a politician [4] who identifies with Catholicism [5] and is the son of Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro [6]. His educational background includes training at the Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras .
Bolsonaro has been married three times: to Rogéria Bolsonaro from 1992 to 1996, to Ana Cristina Valle from 1997 to 2007, and to Michelle Bolsonaro from 2007 to the present [7][8][9][10][11]. His career in public office began as a councillor of Rio de Janeiro from 1989 to 1991, followed by a tenure as a federal deputy of Rio de Janeiro from 1991 to 2018 . He later served as President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022 and held the Mercosur Pro Tempore Presidency in 2019 .
His recognitions include the Medalha do Pacificador and the Presidential Medal of Distinction [12][13][14][15]. He was listed in the Time 100 and received the Ig Nobel Prize [12][13][14][15]. He was also designated Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption, an ironic denomination that is not a real award [12][13][14][15].
Key Facts
- Father: Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro[5]
- Mother: Olinda Bonturi Bolsonaro[6]
- Spouse: Michelle Bolsonaro[7]
- Child: Flávio Bolsonaro[8], Carlos Bolsonaro[9], Eduardo Bolsonaro[10], Renan Bolsonaro[11], Laura Bolsonaro[12]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[13]
- Native language: Brazilian Portuguese[14]
- Educated at: Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15]
- Award received: Time 100[16], Ig Nobel Prize[17], Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption (Ironic denominación, not a real award)[18], Medalha do Pacificador[19], Presidential Medal of Distinction[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[21], Protestantism[22], Christianity[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Ancestral home: Italy[25]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[26]
- Military branch: Brazilian Army[27]
- Commons category: Jair Bolsonaro[28]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[29]
- Honorific prefix: Excellency[30]
- Residence: Orlando[31], Angra dos Reis[32], Rio de Janeiro[33]
- Family name: Bolsonaro (surname)[34]
- Given name: Jair[35], Messias[36]
- Significant event: attempted assassination of Jair Bolsonaro[37], Brazilian presidential election, 2018[38], Brazilian presidential inauguration[39], 2022 Brazilian presidential election[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jair Bolsonaro[41]
- Commons gallery: Jair Bolsonaro[42]
- Work location: Brasília[43], Rio de Janeiro[44]
- Email address: mailto:dep.jairbolsonaro@camara.leg.br[45]
- Medical condition: COVID-19[46], bowel obstruction[47], squamous cell carcinoma[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jair Bolsonaro include Bolsonarism[49], a political ideology[50], in Brazil[51], founded in 2016[52].
Why It Matters
Jair Bolsonaro has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Renan Contar[55], a politician[56], b. 1983[57], of Brazil[58], specialised in politics[59].
Entities named for him include Bolsonarism[49], a political ideology[50], in Brazil[51], founded in 2016[52].
FAQs
Where was Jair Bolsonaro born?
Jair Bolsonaro's place of birth was Glicério[2].
Who were Jair Bolsonaro's parents?
Jair Bolsonaro's father was Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro[5]. Jair Bolsonaro's mother was Olinda Bonturi Bolsonaro[6].
Who was Jair Bolsonaro married to?
Jair Bolsonaro's spouses include Michelle Bolsonaro[7].
What did Jair Bolsonaro do for work?
Jair Bolsonaro worked as a politician[3].
Where did Jair Bolsonaro go to school?
Jair Bolsonaro was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15].
What awards did Jair Bolsonaro receive?
Honors received include Time 100[16], Ig Nobel Prize[17], and Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption (Ironic denominación, not a real award)[18].
Who did Jair Bolsonaro influence?
Jair Bolsonaro has been cited as an influence by Renan Contar[55].