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Ernesto Beckmann Geisel (Portuguese pronunciation: [eʁˈnɛstu ˈbɛkmɐ̃ ˈɡajzew], German pronunciation: [ɛʁˈnɛsto ˈbɛkman ˈɡaɪzl̩]; 3 August 1907 – 12 September 1996) was a Brazilian Army officer and politician, who served as the 29th president of Brazil from 1974 to 1979, during the Brazilian military dictatorship.
General Ernesto Geisel's tenure as the 29th president of Brazil began with his inauguration on 15 March 1974 and ended on 15 March 1978 when General João Figueiredo took office. [1] Geisel was the fourth president of Brazil's military dictatorship.
President Washington Luís, ... Ernesto Geisel (1907–1996) [37] 1974: 15 March 1974 15 March 1979 5 years ARENA: Adalberto Pereira dos Santos: 30 João Figueiredo
João Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo (Portuguese: [ʒuˈɐ̃w baˈtʃistɐ dʒi oliˈvejɾɐ fiɡejˈɾedu, ˈʒwɐ̃w-]; 15 January 1918 – 24 December 1999) was a Brazilian military leader and politician who served as the 30th president of Brazil from 1979 to 1985, the last of the military regime that ruled the country following the 1964 Brazilian coup d'état.
Ernesto Geisel Brazil President of Brazil (1974–1979) 1927–1969 Army General: George VI of the United Kingdom United Kingdom: King of the United Kingdom (1936–1952) 1913–1919: Squadron Leader Admiral of the Fleet (as king) Served in World War I. Kiro Gligorov Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: President of Macedonia (1991–1999 ...
The first defined were from the ARENA on day 14 and 15, when Ernesto Geisel was chosen as president candidate, and Adalberto Pereira dos Santos as vice-president. [1] The Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) chose its candidates on day 22, when they chose Ulysses Guimarães and Barbosa Lima Sobrinho with 201 votes. [2]
Retired general Ernesto Geisel (1974–79) was elected to the presidency with Médici's approval in 1974, a year after the oil crisis. Geisel was a well-connected army general and former president of Petrobras. There had been intense behind-the-scenes maneuvering by the hard-liners against him, but also by the more moderate supporters of ...
In 1977, Sylvio Frota intended to run for president, against the wishes of Geisel, who declares that he would only consider the matter in January 1978. Geisel's preference was for General João Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo. In early August 1977, deputy Carlos Alberto de Oliveira threatened to launch the Frota candidacy. [1]