Otávio Gouveia de Bulhões

Otávio Gouveia de Bulhões (January 7, 1906 – October 13, 1990) was a Brazilian economist and lawyer. A key figure behind the foundation of the Central Bank of Brazil, he served as Minister of Finance as well as Minister of Industry and Commerce under Brazil's military dictatorship.

Biography Born in Rio de Janeiro, Bulhões was the son of a diplomat. He spent his early years in Austria and France, returning to Brazil to enroll at the National Faculty of Law, from which he graduated. He completed his education at the American University, where he studied economy, a subject he taught at the University of Brazil. His academic activity earned him the title of professor emeritus from Fundação Getulio Vargas.