Waldir Pires
Brazilian lawyer and politician, former governor of the state of Bahia
About Waldir Pires
Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 91). Waldir Pires was a Brazilian politician, lawyer and retired.
Francisco Waldir Pires de Souza (21 October 1926 – 22 June 2018) was a Brazilian politician and professor. He served as the Minister of Defence under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, before being fired for gross incompetence and inaction during Brazil's aviation crisis of 2006–2007. At the time of the crisis, he was accused by some in Brazil of nearing senility. He was replaced by former Supreme Court President Nelson Jobim. He presided over the Brazilian Mission to Haiti.
He taught constitutional law at the University of Brasília.
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Who was Waldir Pires?
Brazilian lawyer and politician, former governor of the state of Bahia (1926–2018)
When was Waldir Pires born?
Waldir Pires was born on 21 October 1926 in Acajutiba.
When did Waldir Pires die?
Waldir Pires died on 22 June 2018 in Salvador.
What was Waldir Pires's occupation?
Waldir Pires was a politician, lawyer and retired.
What nationality was Waldir Pires?
Waldir Pires was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Waldir Pires. https://biography.guide/waldir-pires/
MLA: "Waldir Pires." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/waldir-pires/.
Chicago: "Waldir Pires." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/waldir-pires/.
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