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Venceslau Brás Pereira Gomes (Portuguese pronunciation: [vẽȷ̃sɪzˈlaʊ̯ ˈbɾas peˈɾejɾɐ ˈɡõmɪs]; 26 February 1868 – 15 May 1966) was a Brazilian politician. Brás was born in Brasópolis (formerly São Caetano da Vargem Grande) Minas Gerais State. He became governor of that state in 1909 and in 1910 he was elected vice-president under Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca. He was elected president in 1914 and served until 1918.

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active years end date
1918-11-15
active years start date
1914-11-15
birth date
1868-02-26
birth place
Empire of Brazil, Minas Gerais, Brasópolis
death date
1966-05-15
death place
Minas Gerais, Itajubá
nationality
Brazilian people
order in office
9th President of Brazil
party
Mineiro Republican Party
successor
Delfim Moreira
vice president
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