José Alencar
vice president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010
José Alencar Gomes da Silva (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛ ɐlẽˈkaʁ ˈɡõmiz dɐ ˈsiwvɐ]; 17 October 1931 – 29 March 2011), also known as José Alencar, the Strong, was a Brazilian businessman and politician. He served as the Vice President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010.
José Alencar | |
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| 25th Vice President of Brazil | |
| In office 1 January 2003 – 1 January 2011 | |
| President | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | Marco Maciel |
| Succeeded by | Michel Temer |
| Minister of Defence of Brazil | |
| In office 8 November 2004 – 31 March 2006 | |
| President | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | José Viegas Filho |
| Succeeded by | Waldir Pires |
| Senator from Minas Gerais | |
| In office 1 February 1998 – 31 December 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1931 Muriaé, Minas Gerais |
| Died | 29 March 2011 (aged 79) São Paulo, São Paulo |
| Political party | PRB |
| Spouse(s) | Mariza Gomes (1957–2011, his death) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Alencar died from kidney, stomach, and prostate cancer in São Paulo, São Paulo, aged 79.[1]
References change
- ↑ "Ex-vice-presidente José Alencar morre aos 79 anos" (in Portuguese). G1. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
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