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Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro

1911 – 1980

Brazilian politician and rower

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About Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro

Lived 1911 – 1980 (aged 68). Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro was a Brazilian rower and politician.

Afonso de Castro (10 December 1911 – 21 August 1980) was a Brazilian rower. He competed in the men's coxless pair event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
10 December 1911, Campos dos Goytacazes
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 August 1980, Rio de Janeiro
Occupation
Rower, politician
Nationality
Brazil
Education
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Positions held
Federal deputy of Rio de Janeiro
Also known as
Afonso de Castro

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro?

Brazilian politician and rower (1911-1980)

When was Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro born?

Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro was born on 10 December 1911 in Campos dos Goytacazes.

When did Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro die?

Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro died on 21 August 1980 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro's occupation?

Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro was a rower and politician.

What nationality was Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro?

Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Afonso Celso Ribeiro de Castro

· Wikidata: Q16485772

· DBpedia: Afonso de Castro

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