Afonso Augusto Moreira Pena (Portuguese: [aˈfõsu awˈɡustu moˈrejrɐ ˈpenɐ]; 30 November 1847 – 14 June 1909) was a Brazilian politician who served as President of Brazil between 1906 and 1909.[1] He was the first president to die in office. Pena died of pneumonia on 14 June 1909.
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Afonso Pena |
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In office
15 November 1906 – 14 June 1909 |
| Vice President | Nilo Peçanha |
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| Preceded by | Rodrigues Alves |
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| Succeeded by | Nilo Peçanha |
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In office
17 June 1903 – 14 November 1906 |
| President | Rodrigues Alves |
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| Preceded by | Rosa e Silva |
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| Succeeded by | Nilo Peçanha |
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| Born | (1847-11-30)30 November 1847
Santa Bárbara, Minas Gerais, Empire of Brazil |
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| Died | 14 June 1909(1909-06-14) (aged 61)
Catete Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Political party | Conservative Party (1874–1889)
Mineiro Republican Party (1889–1909) |
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| Spouse(s) |
Maria Guilhermina de Oliveira
(m. 1875 –1909 ) |
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| Children | 12 |
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| Alma mater | University of São Paulo |
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- 1900–1902:
President of the Belo Horizonte Deliberative Council
- 1895–1898:
President of the Bank of Brazil
- 1900–1902:
State Senator, Minas Gerais
- 1892–1894:
President of Minas Gerais
- 1891–1891:
State Senator, Minas Gerais
- 1885–1885:
Minister of Justice
- 1884–1884:
Minister of War
- 1883–1884:
Minister of Agriculture and Transport
- 1882–1882:
Minister of War (interim)
- 1882–1882:
Minister of the Navy (interim)
- 1878–1889:
General Deputy for Minas Gerais
- 1874–1878:
Provincial Deputy, Minas Gerais
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