About Melo Viana
Lived 1878 – 1954 (aged 75). Melo Viana was a Brazilian politician and lawyer.
Fernando de Melo Viana (15 March 1878 – 10 February 1954) was a Brazilian politician who was the vice president of Brazil from 15 November 1926 to 24 October 1930 serving under President Washington Luís. As vice president, he also served as the President of the Senate. Later, he served as President of the 1946 Constituent Assembly.
Biography He studied legal science at the Faculty of Law of Ouro Preto (Now the Faculty of Law at the Federal University of Minas Gerais). He later practiced law at Uberaba. He vice president under Washington Luis' administration and the 2nd mulatto to hold the position.
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Who was Melo Viana?
Brazilian politician
When was Melo Viana born?
Melo Viana was born on 15 March 1878 in Sabará.
When did Melo Viana die?
Melo Viana died on 10 February 1954 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Melo Viana was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Melo Viana?
Melo Viana was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Melo Viana. https://biography.guide/melo-viana/
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