Rodrigues Alves

ModernPoliticianBrazil1848 — 1919

Won second term but died of Spanish flu.

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Quick Facts

Born

1848

Died

1919

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score55.6

Rodrigues Alves — Complete Timeline

1902 AD

Election as President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Rodrigues Alves was elected President of Brazil in 1902, taking office on November 15. He represented the S

ElectionPresidency

Impact: national

1904 AD

Rio de Janeiro Urban ReformReform◆ Major

Rodrigues Alves oversaw a major urban renovation of Rio de Janeiro, inspired by Parisian Haussmannization. The project included new avenues, sanitation, and the demolition of slums, but displaced thousands of poor residents.

Urban PlanningModernization

Impact: nationalconstructive

Vaccine RevoltPolitical Action◆ Major

A popular uprising in Rio de Janeiro erupted against a mandatory smallpox vaccination campaign. The revolt, lasting from November 10-16, 1904, was violently suppressed, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries.

Public HealthSocial Unrest

Impact: nationaldestructive

1918 AD

Re-election and Death from Spanish FluPolitical Action◆ Major

Rodrigues Alves was re-elected president in 1918 but never took office. He contracted the Spanish flu and died on January 16, 1919, before his second term began, leading to a new election.

ElectionDeath

Impact: nationaltragic