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Adalberto Pereira dos Santos

1905 – 1984

Brazilian general and politician

Politician Military personnel
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Lived 1905 – 1984 (aged 78). Adalberto Pereira dos Santos was a Brazilian politician and military personnel.

Adalberto Pereira dos Santos (11 April 1905 – 2 April 1984) was a Brazilian general and politician.

A veteran of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force during World War II, he served as the Army Chief of Staff during Costa e Silva's presidency and then headed the Superior Military Court.

He was born to Portuguese settler parents. His father emigrated from Ponte de Lima in Northern Portugal in 1898 and owned a cattle ranch. His mother's side of the family emigrated from the Azores.

Santos served as the vice president of Brazil under General Ernesto Geisel from 1974 to 1979. He was the last military vice president of Brazil.

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Important facts

Born
11 April 1905, Taquara
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 April 1984, Rio de Janeiro
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
Brazil
Positions held
Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adalberto Pereira dos Santos?

Brazilian general and politician (1905-1984)

When was Adalberto Pereira dos Santos born?

Adalberto Pereira dos Santos was born on 11 April 1905 in Taquara.

When did Adalberto Pereira dos Santos die?

Adalberto Pereira dos Santos died on 2 April 1984 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Adalberto Pereira dos Santos's occupation?

Adalberto Pereira dos Santos was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Adalberto Pereira dos Santos?

Adalberto Pereira dos Santos was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adalberto Pereira dos Santos

· Wikidata: Q2598383

· DBpedia: Adalberto Pereira dos Santos

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