Prudente de Morais

ModernPoliticianBrazil1841 — 1902

First civilian Brazilian president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1841

Died

1902

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score51.2

Prudente de Morais — Complete Timeline

1894 AD

Election as President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Prudente de Morais was elected President of Brazil in 1894, the first civilian to hold the office. He took office on November 15, 1894, marking the end of military rule in the early republic.

ElectionCivilian Rule

Impact: nationalprogressive

1895 AD

End of the Federalist RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Prudente de Morais negotiated a peace agreement ending the Federalist Revolution in Rio Grande do Sul. The conflict, which had raged since 1893, was resolved through amnesty and political reconciliation.

PeaceCivil War

Impact: regionalconstructive

1896 AD

Canudos WarWar◆ Major

Prudente de Morais ordered military campaigns against the Canudos settlement in Bahia, a religious community led by Ant

WarRebellion

Impact: nationaldestructive

1897 AD

Assassination Attempt on PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Prudente de Morais survived an assassination attempt on November 5, 1897, during a military ceremony. The attack, by a soldier, killed War Minister Carlos Machado Bittencourt but missed the president.

Assassination AttemptViolence

Impact: nationaltragic