About Paulo Silva
Lived 1923 – 2007 (aged 83). Paulo Silva was a Brazilian swimmer and politician.
Paulo Williemsens da Fonseca e Silva (2 December 1923 – 9 October 2007) was a Brazilian Olympic backstroke swimmer, who participated at one Summer Olympics for his native country. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he swam the 100-metre backstroke, reaching the semifinals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paulo Silva?
Brazilian swimmer
When was Paulo Silva born?
Paulo Silva was born on 2 December 1923 in Brazil.
When did Paulo Silva die?
Paulo Silva died on 9 October 2007.
What was Paulo Silva's occupation?
Paulo Silva was a swimmer and politician.
What nationality was Paulo Silva?
Paulo Silva was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paulo Silva (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paulo Silva. https://biography.guide/paulo-silva-swimmer/
MLA: "Paulo Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paulo-silva-swimmer/.
Chicago: "Paulo Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paulo-silva-swimmer/.
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