Joao Baptista de Figueiredo
Joao Baptista de Figueiredo was a Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the President of Brazil from 1979 to 1985 during the final years of the military dictatorship. He is notably remembered for overseeing the opening of the Itaipú Dam's spillway gates in 1984, an event that marked a significant milestone in the construction of one of the world's largest hydroelectric power plants. His presidency was characterized by efforts towards political liberalization and the gradual transition to democracy in Brazil.
Born on Jan 15, 1918 (107 years old)
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Joao Baptista de Figueiredo was a military dictator of Brazil who participated in the opening of the Itaipú dam.
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