Leonel de Moura Brizola was a Brazilian politician. Launched into politics by Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas in the 1930–1950s, Brizola was the only politician to serve as elected governor of two Brazilian states. Wikipedia
Born: January 22, 1922, Cruzinha, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Died: June 21, 2004 (age 82 years), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Party: Democratic Labour Party
Children: Neusinha Brizola, José Vicente Brizola, and João Otávio Brizola
Previous offices: Governor of Rio de Janeiro (1991–1994), Governor of Rio de Janeiro (1983–1987), Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil (1963–1964), and more
Grandchildren: Juliana Brizola, Brizola Neto, Paulo César Brizola, and more
Spouse: Neuza Goulart (m. ?–1993)
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Leonel Brizola. Self: The Next Victim. Leonel Brizola was born on 22 January 1922 in Carazinho, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was married to Neuza Goulart.
Jun 23, 2004 · Charismatic but divisive leftwing leader who dominated Brazilian politics for half a century.
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