Gilberto Mestrinho | |
|---|---|
 Mestrinho in 2003 | |
| 32nd, 40th, 43rd Governor of Amazonas | |
| In office March 15, 1991 – January 1, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Vivaldo Frota |
| Succeeded by | Amazonino Mendes |
| In office March 15, 1983 – March 15, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Paulo Pinto Nery |
| Succeeded by | Amazonino Mendes |
| In office March 25, 1959 – March 25, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Plínio Ramos Coelho |
| Succeeded by | Plínio Ramos Coelho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1928 Manaus, Amazonas |
| Died | July 19, 2009 (aged 81) Manaus, Amazonas |
| Political party | Brazilian Democratic Movement Party |
Gilberto Mestrinho de Medeiros Raposo (February 23, 1928 – July 19, 2009) was a Brazilian politician.[1] Mestrinho served as the Governor of the state of Amazonas on three separate occasions.[1] His first term as Governor was from 1959 until 1963. His second term in office lasted from 1983 to 1987, while his third term as Governor of Amazonas extended from 1991 until 1995.
Mestrinho also served as the mayor of Manaus from 1956 until 1958[1] and a Senator in the Brazilian Senate during his political career.[1]
Gilberto Mestrinho died of lung cancer at the Hospital Prontocord in Manaus, Brazil, on July 19, 2009, at the age of 81.[1] He had been hospitalized for the preceding 15 days due to his deteriorating health.[1] Mestrinho was survived by his wife, Maria Emília Mestrinho, and nine children.[1]
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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Morre ex-senador Gilberto Mestrinho". G1. Organizações Globo. 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2009-08-08.