Arthur Bernardes

This name uses Portuguese naming customs. The first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Bernardes.

His Excellency Arthur Bernardes
Arthur Bernardes c. 1922
12th President of Brazil
In office 15 November 1922 – 15 November 1926
Vice President	Estácio Coimbra
Preceded by	Epitácio Pessoa
Succeeded by	Washington Luís
14th Governor of Minas Gerais
In office 7 September 1918 – 7 September 1922
Preceded by	Delfim Moreira
Succeeded by	Raul Soares de Moura
Personal details
Born	(1875-08-08)8 August 1875 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazilian Empire
Died	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Political party	Minas Gerais Republican

Arthur da Silva Bernardes (Portuguese: [aɾˈtuɾ da ˈsiwvɐ beɾˈnaɾdʒis]; 8 August 1875 – 23 March 1955) was a Brazilian politician in the early 20th century. Born in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, he was elected Governor of Minas Gerais in 1918. In 1922, he was elected President of Brazil and served until 1926. Facing a military rebellion, Bernardes ruled under a state of siege during most of the course of his term.

References

• "Arthur da Silva Bernardes" at the Brazilian Presidential Library

Political offices
Preceded by Epitácio Pessoa	President of Brazil 1922–1926	Succeeded by Washington Luís
Preceded by Delfim Moreira	Governor of Minas Gerais 1918–1922	Succeeded by Raul Soares de Moura