Tancredo Neves

Brazilian politician (1910-1985)
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Tancredo Neves
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Tancredo Neves

Summary

Tancredo Neves is a human[1]. Born in São João del Rei[2], he… he was born on March 4, 1910[3]. He died in São Paulo[4]. He died on April 21, 1985[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and entrepreneur[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tancredo Neves was born in São João del Rei[2].
  • Tancredo Neves passed away in São Paulo[4].
  • Tancredo Neves was born on March 4, 1910[3].
  • Tancredo Neves died on April 21, 1985[5].
  • Tancredo Neves is buried at São João del Rei[10].
  • Tancredo Neves's father was Francisco de Paula Neves[11].
  • Tancredo Neves's mother was Antonina de Almeida Neves[12].
  • Tancredo Neves was married to Risoleta Neves[13].
  • A child of Tancredo Neves was Inês Maria de Faria[14].
  • Tancredo Neves held citizenship in Brazil[15].
  • Portuguese was Tancredo Neves's native language[16].
  • Tancredo Neves's professions included politician[6].
  • Tancredo Neves worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Tancredo Neves worked as an entrepreneur[8].
  • Tancredo Neves held the position of federal deputy of Minas Gerais[17].
  • Tancredo Neves held the position of President of the Brazilian Council of Ministers[18].
  • Tancredo Neves held the position of Minas Gerais senator[19].
  • Tancredo Neves held the position of Minister of Finance of Brazil[20].
  • Tancredo Neves held the position of President-elect of Brazil[21].
  • Tancredo Neves's education included a stint at Federal University of Minas Gerais[22].
  • Tancredo Neves received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[23].
  • Tancredo Neves received the honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra[24].
  • Tancredo Neves's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Tancredo Neves is recorded as male[26].
  • Tancredo Neves's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Tancredo Neves was born in São João del Rei[2]. He was born on March 4, 1910[3]. His father was Francisco de Paula Neves[11]. His mother was Antonina de Almeida Neves[12]. Portuguese was his native language[16].

Education

Tancredo Neves was educated at Federal University of Minas Gerais[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and entrepreneur[8]. Positions held include federal deputy of Minas Gerais[17]; President of the Brazilian Council of Ministers[18], a position[28], in Empire of Brazil[29], founded in 1847[30]; Minas Gerais senator[19]; Minister of Finance of Brazil[20], a public office[31], in Brazil[32]; and President-elect of Brazil[21], a position[33], in Brazil[34], founded in 1984[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[23], a grade of an order[36], in Portugal[37] and honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra[24], an award[38], in Portugal[39].

Personal Life

Among Tancredo Neves's spouses was Risoleta Neves[13]. A child of him was Inês Maria de Faria[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Movement Party[40].

Death and Burial

Tancredo Neves died on April 21, 1985[5]. He passed away in São Paulo[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[41]. Burial took place at São João del Rei[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Tancredo Neves include Tancredo Neves Pantheon of Fatherland and Freedom[42], a cenotaph[43], in Brazil[44], founded in 1986[45].

Why It Matters

Tancredo Neves ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Tancredo Neves Pantheon of Fatherland and Freedom[42], a cenotaph[43], in Brazil[44], founded in 1986[45].

FAQs

Where was Tancredo Neves born?

Born in São João del Rei[2], Tancredo Neves…

Where did Tancredo Neves die?

Tancredo Neves died in São Paulo[4].

Who were Tancredo Neves's parents?

Tancredo Neves's father was Francisco de Paula Neves[11]. Tancredo Neves's mother was Antonina de Almeida Neves[12].

Who was Tancredo Neves married to?

Tancredo Neves's spouses include Risoleta Neves[13].

What did Tancredo Neves do for work?

Tancredo Neves worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and entrepreneur[8].

Where did Tancredo Neves go to school?

Tancredo Neves was educated at Federal University of Minas Gerais[22].

What awards did Tancredo Neves receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[23] and honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra[24].

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  21. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [23] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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