Ulysses Guimaraes

ModernPoliticianBrazil1916 — 1992

Mr. Direct Elections, Brazilian democratic hero.

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Quick Facts

Born

1916

Died

1992

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score59.7

Ulysses Guimaraes — Complete Timeline

1971 AD

Elected President of the Chamber of DeputiesPolitical Action◆ Major

Ulysses Guimar

CongressOppositionDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1974 AD

Led the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB)Political Action◆ Major

Ulysses became the national president of the MDB, the only legal opposition party under the dictatorship. He led the party to significant electoral gains in 1974, challenging the regime's legitimacy.

OppositionMDBElectoral Politics

Impact: nationalconstructive

1984 AD

Championed the Diretas Já CampaignPolitical Action◆ Major

Ulysses was the leading figure in the Diretas J

Diretas JáDemocracy MovementCivil Society

Impact: nationalconstructive

1987 AD

Presided over the 1988 Constituent AssemblyPolitical Action

Ulysses was elected president of the National Constituent Assembly, which drafted the 1988 Constitution. He played a key role in ensuring the constitution enshrined democratic rights, social protections, and civilian control over the military.

ConstitutionDemocratizationCitizenship

Impact: nationalconstructive

1992 AD

Died in a Helicopter CrashOther◆ Major

Ulysses Guimar

DeathTragedyLegacy

Impact: nationaltragic