Gilberto Mestrinho

Gilberto Mestrinho de Medeiros Raposo (February 23, 1928 July 19, 2009) was a Brazilian politician.[1] Mestrinho served as the Governor of the state of Amazonas on three separate occasions.[1] His first term as Governor was from 1959 until 1963. His second term in office lasted from 1983 to 1987, while his third term as Governor of Amazonas extended from 1991 until 1995.

Gilberto Mestrinho
Mestrinho in 2003
32nd, 40th, 43rd Governor of Amazonas
In office
March 15, 1991  January 1, 1995
Preceded byVivaldo Frota
Succeeded byAmazonino Mendes
In office
March 15, 1983  March 15, 1987
Preceded byPaulo Pinto Nery
Succeeded byAmazonino Mendes
In office
March 25, 1959  March 25, 1963
Preceded byPlínio Ramos Coelho
Succeeded byPlínio Ramos Coelho
Personal details
BornFebruary 23, 1928
Manaus, Amazonas
DiedJuly 19, 2009 (aged 81)
Manaus, Amazonas
Political partyBrazilian Democratic Movement Party

Mestrinho also served as the Mayor of Manaus from 1956 until 1958[1] and a Senator in the Brazilian Senate during his political career.[1]

Gilberto Mestrinho died of lung cancer at the Hospital Prontocord in Manaus, Brazil, on July 19, 2009, at the age of 81.[1] He had been hospitalized for the preceding 15 days due to his deteriorating health.[1] Mestrinho was survived by his wife, Maria Emília Mestrinho, and nine children.[1]

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References

  1. "Morre ex-senador Gilberto Mestrinho". G1. Organizações Globo. 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2009-08-08.


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