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José Celso de Mello Filho
Brazilian judge / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Portuguese name, "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.
José Celso de Mello Filho (Tatuí, November 1, 1945), is a Brazilian jurist, former member of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil. He was nominated by President José Sarney in 1989.[2]
Quick Facts His ExcellencyCelso de Mello, Justice of the Supreme Federal Court ...
Celso de Mello | |
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Justice of the Supreme Federal Court | |
In office August 17, 1989 – October 13, 2020 | |
Appointed by | José Sarney |
Preceded by | Rafael Mayer [1] |
Succeeded by | Nunes Marques |
36th President of the Supreme Federal Court | |
In office May 22, 1997 – May 27, 1999 | |
Vice President | Carlos Velloso |
Preceded by | Sepúlveda Pertence |
Succeeded by | Carlos Velloso |
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Born | (1945-11-01) November 1, 1945 (age 78) Tatuí, São Paulo, Brazil |
Spouse | Ana Maria Rangel |
Alma mater | University of São Paulo |
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He became the youngest President of the Court in 1997.[2]
On September 25, 2020, Celso de Mello announced his early retirement to October 13, before the limit date of November 1, when the dean of the Supreme Court will turn 75.[3]