Carlos Luz 1894 – 1961

Biography

Carlos Luz was born on August 4, 1894, in Três Corações, Brazil, during a transformative period in his nation’s history. He would go on to hold the office of President of Brazil, serving as the 19th leader of his country and contributing to its political landscape during the mid-twentieth century.

Throughout his life, Luz witnessed and participated in significant developments within Brazilian governance and society. His path to the presidency reflected the complex political environment of Brazil during his era, a time marked by both challenge and change.

On February 9, 1961, Carlos Luz passed away in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 66. His final resting place is Cemitério de São João Batista in Rio de Janeiro, where he was laid to rest. Though the specific circumstances of his death were not recorded for posterity, his legacy remains as part of Brazil’s presidential history and the broader narrative of the nation’s development during the twentieth century.