José Gentil Rosa
Brazilian politician
About José Gentil Rosa
Lived 1940 – 2020 (aged 80).
José Gentil Rosa (18 May 1940 – 15 June 2020), better known simply as Zé Gentil, was a Brazilian politician and businessman from the state of Maranhão.
Career Gentil started his political career in 1982 when he ran for a spot as City councilor of his birth city of Caxias. He secured enough votes for election and remained in City council from 1983 to 1987.
In 1986, he was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão. He kept his position from 1987 to 1991.
In 1994, Gentil was again elected for the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão. His second tenure lasted from 1995 to 1999.
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Who was José Gentil Rosa?
Brazilian politician
When was José Gentil Rosa born?
José Gentil Rosa was born on 18 May 1940 in Caxias.
When did José Gentil Rosa die?
José Gentil Rosa died on 15 June 2020 in Brazil.
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