Hélio Gueiros
Hélio Gueiros | |
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 Gueiros in 1967 | |
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| Born | 12 December 1925 Fortaleza, Brazil |
| Died | 15 April 2011 (aged 85) Belém, Brazil |
Hélio Gueiros (12 December 1925 – 15 April 2011) was a Brazilian politician who served as the Governor of Pará from 1987 to 1991.[1] He also served as the Mayor of Belém from 1993 to 1996.[1]
Biography
Gueiros worked as a journalist and lawyer before entering politics in the 1950s.
Gueiros left politics for approximately ten years during the
Senate of Brazil from 1983 to 1987.[1] Gueiros then served as the governor of Pará from 1987 until 1991.[1]
Gueiros became the Mayor of Belém, the capital city of Pará, from 1993 to 1996.[1] In 2004, Gueiros unsuccessfully ran again for Mayor of Belém in the mayoral election.[1]
Gueiros died from
renal disease at his home in Belém, Brazil, on 15 April 2011, at the age of 85.[1] His memorial service was held at the Palácio Lauro Sodré, the former seat of government in Pará.[1] Gueiros was buried at the Recanto da Saudade cemetery.[1] He was survived by his wife, Terezinha.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Terra Networks. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
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