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Nilo Procópio Peçanha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈnilu proˈkɔpju peˈsaɲɐ]; 2 October 1867 – 31 March 1924) was a Brazilian politician. He was Governor of Rio de Janeiro State (1903–1906) then elected Vice-President of Brazil in 1906. He assumed the presidency in 1909 following the death of President Afonso Pena and served until 1910. He was disputably the only mulatto president of Brazil.

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active years end date
1910-11-15
active years start date
1909-06-14
birth date
1867-10-02
birth place
Empire of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro (state), Campos dos Goytacazes
death date
1924-03-31
death place
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (state)
nationality
Brazilian people
order in office
7th President of Brazil
party
Rio Republican Party
successor
Hermes da Fonseca

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