Deodoro da Fonseca
Former President of Brazil
Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca was a Brazilian politician and military officer who served as the first president of Brazil. He was born in Alagoas in a military family, followed a military career, and became a national figure. Wikipedia
Born: August 5, 1827, Marechal Deodoro, State of Alagoas, Brazil
Died: August 23, 1892 (age 65 years), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Presidential term: November 15, 1889 – November 23, 1891
Siblings: Hermes Ernesto da Fonseca, João Severiano da Fonseca, Pedro Paulino da Fonseca, and more
Spouse: Mariana da Fonseca (m. 1860–1892)
Nephew: Hermes da Fonseca