João Mansur

João Mansur (July 22, 1923 – February 22, 2012) was a Brazilian politician who served as the Governor of Paraná from July 4, 1973, until August 11, 1973.^[1][2][3] Mansur, who was the chairman of the Parana state legislature at the time, became governor when his predecessor, Governor Pedro Viriato Parigot, died in office.^[1] He served as governor for a little over one month until the appointment of his successor, Emílio Hoffmann Gomes.^[1][3]

João Mansur
Governor of Paraná
In office July 4, 1973 – August 11, 1973
Preceded by	Pedro Viriato Parigot
Succeeded by	Emílio Hoffmann Gomes
Personal details
Born	July 22, 1923 Irati, Paraná, Brazil
Died	February 22, 2012(2012-02-22) (aged 88) Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Mansur was a merchant before entering politics.^[3] Mansur began his political career in 1951, when he was elected an alderman in Irati, Paraná.^[1][3] He also served as the city's mayor.^[1] In 1958, Mansur was elected to the state legislature, where he served for five terms.^[1]

Mansur died in Curitiba, Paraná, on February 22, 2012, at the age of 88.^[1] He was buried at the Cemitério Parque Iguaçu in Curitiba.^[1] Governor Beto Richa declared three days of official mourning.^[1][3]