João Batista Figueiredo
João Batista Figueiredo was the last military president of Brazil, serving from 1979 to 1985. He was in office during the transition period to democracy, and he was expected to formally transfer power to Tancredo Neves during the inauguration ceremony that ultimately did not occur due to Neves's health crisis.
Born on Aug 15, 1918 (107 years old)
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Liechtenstein:
João Batista Figueiredo was the Brazilian president during the time when Camargo Corrêa was awarded contracts.
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Brazil:
João Batista Figueiredo is referenced as the grandfather of Paulo Figueiredo, linking him to the political context discussed in the article.
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Brazil:
Figueiredo was the last military president of Brazil and spoke at the UN about the external debt crisis.
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Liechtenstein:
João Batista Figueiredo was the last general to lead the dictatorship in Brazil and is the grandfather of Paulo Figueiredo.
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Liechtenstein:
He is the grandfather of Paulo Figueiredo and the last president of the military dictatorship in Brazil.
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Liechtenstein:
João Batista Figueiredo was the last military president who was supposed to transmit the presidential sash to Tancredo Neves.
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