Octávio Frias, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Octávio Frias

Brazilian businessman

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1912

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Death: 29-Apr-2007

Profession: architect, businessperson, journalist

Nationality: Brazil

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Octavio Frias de Oliveira (August 5, 1912 in Rio de Janeiro – April 29, 2007 in São Paulo) was a Brazilian businessman who gained recognition for turning newspaper Folha de S.
Paulo – acquired by himself and partner Carlos Caldeira in August 1962 – into one of the most influential Brazilian media organizations.
The newspaper became the cornerstone for a conglomerate called Grupo Folha.