Hermes da Fonseca
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Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca was a Brazilian field marshal and politician who served as the eighth president of Brazil between 1910 and 1914. He was a nephew of marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, the first president of Brazil, and general João Severiano da Fonseca, patron of the Army Health Service. His parents were the marshal Hermes Ernesto da Fonseca and Rita Rodrigues Barbosa.
Official portrait, 1910
Hermes da Fonseca saluting the audience present at his inauguration. Next to Hermes in the carriage is Venceslau Brás (on the right), Hermes' vice president. In the front seat (from left to right), are: Alcebíades Peçanha and Bento Ribeiro
Infantry troops during the Contestado War
President of Brazil
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The president of Brazil, officially the president of the Federative Republic of Brazil or simply the President of the Republic, is the head of state and head of government of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces.
President of Brazil
President Hermes da Fonseca waves to the crowd during Inauguration Day parade, 1910
Palácio do Planalto
Palácio da Alvorada