José Linhares
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José Linhares | |
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18th President of Brazil
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In office October 29, 1945 – January 31, 1946 |
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Preceded by | Getúlio Vargas |
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Succeeded by | Eurico Gaspar Dutra |
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Born | January 28, 1886 Baturité, Ceará |
Died | January 26, 1957 Caxambu, Minas Gerais |
Political party | None |
José Linhares (January 28, 1886 - January 26, 1957). Brazilian Chief of Justice. Assumed the presidency of Brazil in 1945-1946, between the deposition of Getúlio Dornelles Vargas and the oath of Eurico Gaspar Dutra. During his provisional administration, measures were taken to re-establish a democratic system of government.
Preceded by Getúlio Dorneles Vargas |
President of Brazil 1945–1946 |
Succeeded by Eurico Gaspar Dutra |