Getulio Vargas

ModernPoliticianBrazil1882 — 1954

Brazilian president who modernized the country.

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Quick Facts

Born

1882

Died

1954

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score59.4

Getulio Vargas — Complete Timeline

1930 AD

1930 Brazilian coup d'étatPolitical Action

Vargas led a revolution that overthrew President Washington Lu

RevolutionCoupModernization

Impact: national

1937 AD

Establishment of the Estado NovoPolitical Action◆ Major

Vargas staged a self-coup, closing Congress and imposing a new constitution that established the Estado Novo, a corporatist dictatorship. He centralized power, suppressed political opposition, and implemented nationalist economic policies.

DictatorshipConstitutionAuthoritarianism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1942 AD

Brazilian entry into World War IIWar◆ Major

Vargas declared war on the Axis powers after German U-boats attacked Brazilian ships. Brazil sent the Brazilian Expeditionary Force to fight in Italy, and Vargas used the war to strengthen industrialization, including building the Volta Redonda steel mill.

World War IIAllianceIndustrialization

Impact: global

1943 AD

Creation of CLT labor lawsReform◆ Major

Vargas enacted the Consolida

Labor RightsSocial ReformIndustrialization

Impact: nationalprogressive

1954 AD

SuicideOther◆ Major

Facing a political crisis and military demands for his resignation, Vargas committed suicide in the Catete Palace. His suicide note blamed foreign interests and political enemies, sparking public outrage and temporarily preserving his political legacy.

SuicidePolitical CrisisLegacy

Impact: nationaltragic