Manuel da Fonseca
President of Brazil (1827-1892)
1827 — 1892
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Brazil (1827-1892)
Born
August 5, 1827
Died
1892 (age ~65)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, politician
BrazilBorn in Marechal DeodoroDied in Barra Mansa
1827
Born in Marechal Deodoro (1827-08-05)
1886
Positiongovernor of Rio Grande do Sul (1886–1886)
1889
PositionPresident of Brazil (1889–1891)
1892
Died in Barra Mansa
About
Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca was a Brazilian politician and military officer who served as the head of provisional government and the first president of Brazil. He was born in Alagoas in a military family, followed a military career, and became a national figure. Fonseca took office as provisional president after heading a military coup that deposed Emperor Pedro II and established the First Brazilian Republic in 1889, disestablishing the Empire. After his election in 1891, he stepped down the same year under great political pressure when he dissolved the National Congress. He died less than a year later.
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Who is Manuel da Fonseca?+
Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca was a Brazilian politician and military officer who served as the head of provisional government and the first president of Brazil. He was born in Alagoas in a military family, followed a military career, and became a national figure. Fonseca took office as provisional pres
What does the name Manuel mean?+
The name Manuel means "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Manuel da Fonseca born?+
Manuel da Fonseca was born on August 5, 1827.
When did Manuel da Fonseca die?+
Manuel da Fonseca died in 1892, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Μανουήλ)
The name Manuel is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Manuel — August 5, 1827
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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