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Tancredo Neves
(1910 - 1985)
Brazilian banker and politician, Prime Minister of Brazil
Brazilian banker and politician
Prime Minister of Brazil
Esteemed Brazilian politician who was elected President but died before taking office.
Tancredo Neves was a leading figure in Brazil’s transition from military rule to democracy.
A respected lawyer and banker, he served as governor of Minas Gerais and later as Prime Minister under President João Goulart.
In 1985, Neves was elected the first civilian President after two decades of dictatorship, symbolizing hope for democratic renewal.
Tragically, he fell ill on the eve of his inauguration and passed away before assuming office.
His dignified leadership and commitment to political reform inspired Brazilians across ideological divides.
Neves is remembered as a unifying statesman whose legacy endures in Brazil’s democratic institutions.
Tancredo Neves
Prime Minister of Brazil