Pereira Passos
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Pereira and the second or paternal family name is Passos.
Francisco Pereira Passos (29 August 1836 – 12 March 1913) was a Brazilian civil engineer and politician. He was mayor of the Federal District of Brazil from 1902 to 1906, nominated by President Rodrigues Alves. During his tenure, Pereira Passos promoted a large-scale urban renewal plan for Rio, inspired by Georges-Eugène Haussmann's renewal of Paris.[1][2]
Quick Facts Mayor of the Federal District, Preceded by ...
Pereira Passos | |
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Mayor of the Federal District | |
In office 30 December 1902 – 16 November 1906 | |
Preceded by | Carlos Ribeiro [pt] |
Succeeded by | Francisco M. de Aguiar [pt] |
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Born | Francisco Pereira Passos (1836-08-29)29 August 1836 São João Marcos, Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil |
Died | 12 March 1913(1913-03-12) (aged 76) Rio de Janeiro |
Occupation | Engineer, politician |
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