Waldir Pires

Brazilian lawyer and politician, former governor of the state of Bahia (1926–2018)
Person human Q2420629
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Waldir Pires

Summary

Waldir Pires is a human[1]. Born in Acajutiba[2], he… he was born on October 21, 1926[3]. He passed away in Salvador[4]. He died on June 22, 2018[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and retired[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Waldir Pires was born in Acajutiba[2].
  • Waldir Pires passed away in Salvador[4].
  • Waldir Pires was born on October 21, 1926[3].
  • Waldir Pires died on June 22, 2018[5].
  • Waldir Pires held citizenship in Brazil[10].
  • Portuguese was Waldir Pires's native language[11].
  • Waldir Pires's professions included politician[6].
  • Waldir Pires's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Waldir Pires's professions included retired[8].
  • Waldir Pires held the position of lecturer[12].
  • Waldir Pires held the position of state deputy of Bahia[13].
  • Waldir Pires held the position of federal deputy of Bahia[14].
  • Waldir Pires held the position of consultant[15].
  • Waldir Pires held the position of Minister of Social Security[16].
  • Waldir Pires held the position of governor of Bahia[17].
  • Waldir Pires was employed by University of Brasília[18].
  • Waldir Pires was educated at Federal University of Bahia[19].
  • Waldir Pires received the Meritorious Citizen of the Freedom and Social Justice João Mangabeira (CBJM)[20].
  • Waldir Pires received the Order of Defence Merit[21].
  • Waldir Pires is recorded as male[22].
  • Waldir Pires's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Waldir Pires was affiliated with the Brazilian Labour Party[24].
  • Waldir Pires was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party[25].
  • Waldir Pires was affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement[26].
  • Waldir Pires was affiliated with the Democratic Movement Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Waldir Pires was born in Acajutiba[2]. He was born on October 21, 1926[3]. Portuguese was his native language[11].

Education

Waldir Pires was educated at Federal University of Bahia[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and retired[8]. Waldir Pires was employed by University of Brasília[18]. Positions held include lecturer[12], a position[28]; state deputy of Bahia[13], a public office[29], in Brazil[30]; federal deputy of Bahia[14], an elective office[31], in Brazil[32]; consultant[15], a profession[33]; Minister of Social Security[16], a position[34], in Brazil[35]; and governor of Bahia[17], a state governor of Brazil[36], in Brazil[37], founded in 1947[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Meritorious Citizen of the Freedom and Social Justice João Mangabeira (CBJM)[20] and Order of Defence Merit[21].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Brazilian Labour Party[24], a defunct political party[39], in Brazil[40], founded in 1945[41]; Social Democratic Party[25], a political party[42], in Brazil[43], founded in 2011[44], headquartered in São Paulo[45]; Brazilian Democratic Movement[26], a political party[46], in Brazil[47], founded in 1965[48]; Democratic Movement Party[27], a political party[49], in Brazil[50], founded in 1965[51], headquartered in Brasília[52]; Democratic Labour Party[53], a political party[54], in Brazil[55], founded in 1979[56], headquartered in Rio de Janeiro[57]; and Brazilian Social Democracy Party[58].

Death and Burial

Waldir Pires died on June 22, 2018[5]. He passed away in Salvador[4]. The cause of death was multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[59].

Why It Matters

Waldir Pires ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Waldir Pires born?

Born in Acajutiba[2], Waldir Pires…

Where did Waldir Pires die?

Waldir Pires died in Salvador[4].

What did Waldir Pires do for work?

Waldir Pires worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and retired[8].

Where did Waldir Pires go to school?

Waldir Pires was educated at Federal University of Bahia[19].

What awards did Waldir Pires receive?

Honors received include Meritorious Citizen of the Freedom and Social Justice João Mangabeira (CBJM)[20] and Order of Defence Merit[21].

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    Given name Waldir, Francisco
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