Augusto Tasso Fragoso

Brazilian politician, President of Brazil

Augusto Tasso Fragoso - Brazilian politician, President of Brazil
Born

1869
156 years ago

Died

September 20th, 1945
79 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Brazil

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Served as the President of Brazil between 1945 and 1946. Held various governmental positions and played a significant role in Brazilian politics during the early 20th century. Contributed to military and government reforms and was involved in the post-World War II political landscape. Fragoso's leadership period was marked by efforts to stabilize Brazil following the war and align it with contemporary international standards.

Served as President of Brazil from 1945 to 1946

Held various positions in the Brazilian military and government

Worked on military and governmental reforms

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