Eurico Gaspar Dutra 1883 – 1974

Biography

Eurico Gaspar Dutra was born on May 18, 1883, in Cuiabá, Brazil, during a transformative period in his nation’s history. He would go on to become a significant figure in Brazilian politics and leadership, dedicating much of his life to public service during a crucial era of change and development for the country.

From 1946 to 1951, Dutra served as President of Brazil, a role that reflected the trust placed in him by the Brazilian people during the post-war years. His tenure came at an important moment as Brazil worked to establish democratic institutions and chart its course in the modern world. His leadership during these formative years left a lasting mark on the nation’s political landscape.

Dutra lived a long and full life, passing away on June 11, 1974, in Rio de Janeiro at the age of ninety-one. He was laid to rest at Cemitério de São João Batista in Rio de Janeiro, where he remains remembered as a notable figure in Brazilian history. His legacy continues to be recognized by those who study this important period of the nation’s development.