Fernando Henrique Cardoso
President of Brazil from 1995 to 2003
1931 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Brazil from 1995 to 2003
Born
June 18, 1931
Age
~95 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, writer, diplomat
BrazilBorn in Rio de Janeiro
1931
Born in Rio de Janeiro (1931-06-18)
1983
PositionSão Paulo senator (1983–1992)
1984
AwardJuca Pato Prize
1993
PositionMinister of Finance of Brazil (1993–1994)
1995
PositionPresident of Brazil (1995–1998)
1995
AwardGrand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
About
Fernando Henrique Cardoso, also known by his initials FHC, is a Brazilian sociologist, professor, and politician who served as the 34th president of Brazil from 1 January 1995 to 1 January 2003. He was the first Brazilian president to be reelected for a subsequent term. An accomplished scholar of dependency theory noted for his research on slavery and political theory, Cardoso has earned many honors including the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation (2000) and the Kluge Prize from the US Library of Congress (2012).
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Who is Fernando Henrique Cardoso?+
Fernando Henrique Cardoso, also known by his initials FHC, is a Brazilian sociologist, professor, and politician who served as the 34th president of Brazil from 1 January 1995 to 1 January 2003. He was the first Brazilian president to be reelected for a subsequent term. An accomplished scholar of de
What does the name Fernando mean?+
The name Fernando means "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Fernando Henrique Cardoso born?+
Fernando Henrique Cardoso was born on June 18, 1931.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).
The name Fernando is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fernando — June 18, 1931
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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