João Figueiredo

Brazilian politician and military officer, 30th President of Brazil from 1979 to 1985
Person human Q192377
João Figueiredo
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João Figueiredo

Summary

João Figueiredo is a human[1]. He was born in Rio de Janeiro[2]. He was born on January 15, 1918[3]. He died in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He died on December 24, 1999[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,509 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • João Figueiredo's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2].
  • João Figueiredo passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].
  • João Figueiredo was born on January 15, 1918[3].
  • João Figueiredo died on December 24, 1999[5].
  • João Figueiredo is buried at Caju Cemetery[9].
  • João Figueiredo's father was Euclides Figueiredo[10].
  • Among João Figueiredo's spouses was Dulce Figueiredo[11].
  • João Figueiredo held citizenship in Brazil[12].
  • Portuguese was João Figueiredo's native language[13].
  • João Figueiredo's professions included politician[6].
  • João Figueiredo worked as a military officer[7].
  • João Figueiredo held the position of President of Brazil[14].
  • João Figueiredo's education included a stint at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15].
  • João Figueiredo received the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[16].
  • João Figueiredo received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[17].
  • João Figueiredo received the Order of Rio Branco[18].
  • João Figueiredo received the Order of Naval Merit[19].
  • João Figueiredo received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis[20].
  • João Figueiredo received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[21].
  • João Figueiredo is recorded as male[22].
  • João Figueiredo's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • João Figueiredo was affiliated with the National Renewal Alliance Party[24].
  • João Figueiredo's military branch is recorded as Brazilian Army[25].
  • João Figueiredo's Commons category is recorded as João Figueiredo[26].
  • João Figueiredo's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

João Figueiredo was born in Rio de Janeiro[2]. He was born on January 15, 1918[3]. His father was Euclides Figueiredo[10]. Portuguese was his native language[13].

Education

João Figueiredo was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. João Figueiredo held the position of President of Brazil[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[16], a grade of an order[28], in Spain[29]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[17], a grade of an order[30], in Brazil[31]; Order of Rio Branco[18], an order[32], in Brazil[33], founded in 1963[34], headquartered in Brasília[35]; Order of Naval Merit[19], an order[36], in Brazil[37], founded in 1934[38]; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis[20], a grade of an order[39], in Portugal[40]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[21], a grand cross[41], in Portugal[42].

Personal Life

João Figueiredo was married to Dulce Figueiredo[11]. He was affiliated with the National Renewal Alliance Party[24].

Death and Burial

João Figueiredo died on December 24, 1999[5]. He passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[43]. Burial took place at Caju Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for João Figueiredo include Presidente Figueiredo[44], a municipality of Brazil[45], in Brazil[46], founded in 1985[47].

Why It Matters

João Figueiredo ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,509 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Presidente Figueiredo[44], a municipality of Brazil[45], in Brazil[46], founded in 1985[47].

FAQs

Where was João Figueiredo born?

Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], João Figueiredo…

Where did João Figueiredo die?

João Figueiredo died in Rio de Janeiro[4].

Who were João Figueiredo's parents?

João Figueiredo's father was Euclides Figueiredo[10].

Who was João Figueiredo married to?

João Figueiredo's spouses include Dulce Figueiredo[11].

What did João Figueiredo do for work?

João Figueiredo worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did João Figueiredo go to school?

João Figueiredo was educated at Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras[15].

What awards did João Figueiredo receive?

Honors received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[16], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[17], Order of Rio Branco[18], and Order of Naval Merit[19].

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  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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