Hermes da Fonseca

ModernGeneralBrazil1855 — 1923

Nephew of Deodoro, military president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1855

Died

1923

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score45.3

Hermes da Fonseca — Complete Timeline

1910 AD

Suppressed the Revolt of the Whip (Revolta da Chibata)War◆ Major

Fonseca ordered the bombardment of Rio de Janeiro to suppress a naval mutiny by sailors protesting corporal punishment. The revolt was crushed, but the government agreed to end flogging, leading to a negotiated settlement.

Naval MutinyRevolt of the WhipMilitary Suppression

Impact: nationaltragic

Elected President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Hermes da Fonseca was elected President of Brazil, succeeding Nilo Pe

PresidencyMilitaryElection

Impact: national

1911 AD

Launched the 'Salvationist' InterventionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Fonseca initiated federal interventions in several states, including Bahia, Pernambuco, and Cear

Federal InterventionSalvationist MovementPolitical Instability

Impact: nationaldestructive

1912 AD

Signed the 'Lei de Acidentes de Trabalho' (Work Accident Law)Reform

Fonseca signed a law establishing employer liability for workplace accidents. This was an early social legislation in Brazil, providing compensation to workers injured on the job, though its implementation was limited.

Labor ReformSocial LegislationWorkers' Rights

Impact: nationalprogressive

1914 AD

Ended Presidency and Retired from PoliticsPolitical Action

Fonseca completed his term and was succeeded by Venceslau Br

End of TermRetirementLegacy

Impact: national