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- Birth nameJânio da Silva Quadros
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Jânio Quadros was born on January 25, 1917 in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. He was married to Eloá Quadros. He died on February 16, 1992 in São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- SpouseEloá Quadros(? - February 16, 1992) (his death)
- He was the 22th President of Brazil from 31 January to 25 August 1961. Elected president of Brazil in 1960, resigned 7 months after taking office in order to acquire some popular support, bringing the worst crisis to the country, which culminated in the coup-d'état in 1964 and 20 years or military dictatorship.
- Was governor of São Paulo state (1955-1959) and twice mayor of São Paulo city (1953-1955 and 1986-1989).
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