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Beni Veras

1935 – 2015

Brazilian politician

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Lived 1935 – 2015 (aged 80). Beni Veras was a Brazilian politician.

Benedito Clayton Veras Alcântara, known by Beni Veras, (August 18, 1935 – November 6, 2015) was a Brazilian politician and businessman. He served as the governor of Ceará from April 5, 2002, to January 1, 2003, following the resignation of his predecessor, Governor Tasso Jereissati. He had previously served as a member of the Federal Senate from Ceará from 1991 to 1999, as well as the national Minister of Planning, Budget, and Management from 1994 to 1995 during the administration of President Itamar Franco. Veras was also a founder of Ceará state branch of the PSDB political party and contributed to the development of the Centro Industrial do Ceará (CIC) in Fortaleza, the state capital city.

Veras was born in Crateús, Ceará, in 1935. He attended school at the Liceu do Ceará. Veras was married to Vanda de Sousa Alcântara, with whom he had four children.

Beni Veras died in Fortaleza on November 6, 2015, at the age of 80. His funeral was held at the Palácio da Abolição in the Bairro Meireles neighborhood of Fortaleza. The Ceará state government declared three days of mourning following Veras' death.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Senate of Brazil, Governor of Ceará
Awards
Medalha do Mérito Industrial

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Beni Veras?

Brazilian politician (1935-2015)

When was Beni Veras born?

Beni Veras was born on 18 August 1935 in Crateús.

When did Beni Veras die?

Beni Veras died on 6 November 2015 in Fortaleza.

What was Beni Veras's occupation?

Beni Veras was a politician.

What nationality was Beni Veras?

Beni Veras was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Beni Veras

· Wikidata: Q9654343

· DBpedia: Beni Veras

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