Augusto Tasso Fragoso
Brazilian politician, President of Brazil
Born
1869
157 years ago
Died
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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