Washington Luis

ModernPoliticianBrazil1869 — 1957

Last president of the Old Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1869

Died

1957

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)34

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score47.5

Washington Luis — Complete Timeline

1926 AD

Elected President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Washington Lu

PresidencyOld RepublicElection

Impact: national

1927 AD

Implemented the 'Washington Luís' Road Construction ProgramReform◆ Major

Luís launched a major road-building program, including the construction of the Rio-São Paulo highway. This infrastructure project aimed to modernize Brazil's transportation network and promote economic integration.

InfrastructureRoad ConstructionModernization

Impact: nationalconstructive

1930 AD

Supported the 1930 Presidential Election of Júlio PrestesPolitical Action◆ Major

Luís supported the candidacy of Júlio Prestes in the 1930 presidential election, breaking the traditional alternation of power between São Paulo and Minas Gerais. This decision triggered political opposition and led to the Revolution of 1930.

1930 ElectionPolitical CrisisRevolution

Impact: national

Overthrown by the 1930 RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Luís was overthrown by a military coup led by Getúlio Vargas, ending the Old Republic. He was arrested and exiled, marking the end of the First Brazilian Republic and the beginning of the Vargas era.

1930 RevolutionCoupExile

Impact: nationaltragic

Exiled to EuropePolitical Action

After his overthrow, Lu

ExilePost-PresidencyOld Republic

Impact: nationaltragic