Artur Bernardes

ModernPoliticianBrazil1875 — 1955

Brazilian president who ruled under state of siege.

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Quick Facts

Born

1875

Died

1955

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score49.4

Artur Bernardes — Complete Timeline

1922 AD

Elected President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Artur Bernardes was elected President of Brazil, succeeding Epit

PresidencyElectionState of Siege

Impact: national

Declared a State of SiegePolitical Action◆ Major

Bernardes declared a state of siege shortly after taking office, suspending civil liberties and allowing the military to arrest political opponents. This measure was used to crush the tenente revolts and maintain order.

State of SiegeRepressionTenente Movement

Impact: nationaldestructive

1923 AD

Implemented Economic Stabilization PoliciesReform

Bernardes enacted deflationary economic policies to stabilize the Brazilian currency and reduce inflation. These measures included cutting public spending and tightening credit, which helped restore fiscal discipline but caused economic hardship.

Economic PolicyStabilizationDeflation

Impact: national

1924 AD

Suppressed the 1924 Tenente Revolt in São PauloWar◆ Major

Bernardes ordered the military to bombard S

Tenente RevoltSão PauloMilitary Bombardment

Impact: regionaltragic

1926 AD

Ended Presidency and RetiredPolitical Action

Bernardes completed his term and was succeeded by Washington Lu

End of TermRetirementAuthoritarianism

Impact: national