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Augusto Rademaker

1905 – 1985

Brazilian politician and admiral

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About Augusto Rademaker

Lived 1905 – 1985 (aged 80). Augusto Rademaker was a Brazilian politician, military personnel and soldier.

Augusto Hamann Rademaker Grünewald (11 May 1905 – 13 September 1985) was a Brazilian admiral. Rademaker was one of the leaders of the Military Junta (30 August 1969 – 30 October 1969) that ruled Brazil between the illness of Artur da Costa e Silva in August 1969 and the investiture ceremony of Emílio Garrastazu Médici in October of that same year, elected by fellow officer generals and confirmed by the Congress. In the same occasions Rademaker was picked and "elected" as vice president for the same term as Medici's (1969–1974).

During his tenure as vice president he was awarded one of Portugal's highest honors, the Grand-Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword on 26 July 1972. Before, in his capacity as Minister of the Navy, he was awarded the Grand-Cross of the Order of Aviz, Portugal's sole order reserved for military officials.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Minister of the Navy, Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Awards
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Augusto Rademaker?

Brazilian politician and admiral (1905-1985)

When was Augusto Rademaker born?

Augusto Rademaker was born on 11 May 1905 in Rio de Janeiro.

When did Augusto Rademaker die?

Augusto Rademaker died on 18 September 1985 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Augusto Rademaker's occupation?

Augusto Rademaker was a politician, military personnel and soldier.

What nationality was Augusto Rademaker?

Augusto Rademaker was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Augusto Rademaker

· Wikidata: Q1789343

· DBpedia: Augusto Rademaker

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