Jânio Quadros, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Brazilian politician
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Place of Birth: Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
About Jânio Quadros
- Jânio da Silva Quadros (Portuguese pronunciation: ['??~niu d? 'siwv? 'kwad?us] (listen); January 25, 1917 – February 16, 1992) was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as 22nd President of Brazil from January 31 to August 25, 1961, when he resigned from office.
- He also served as the 24th and 36th mayor of São Paulo, and the 18th governor of the state of São Paulo.
- Quadros was known for his populist style of government, honesty, and his eccentric behavior.
- As president, he focused on economic reform and attempted to root out corruption.
- He also pursued an independent foreign policy, trying to balance relations between the United States and the Eastern Bloc.
- Although he was elected by a huge margin, his term was marked by uncertainty and political instability culminating in his resignation.
- This unexpected move caused national chaos, with the presidency being assumed by João Goulart.
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