Leonel Brizola Death
Leonel passed away on June 21, 2004 at the age of 82.
When did Leonel Brizola die?
June 21, 2004How old was Leonel Brizola when died?
82
Leonel Brizola Birthday and Date of Death
Leonel Brizola was born on January 22, 1922 and died on June 21, 2004. Leonel was 82 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 22, 1922
Date of Death: June 21, 2004
Age at Death: 82
Leonel Brizola - Biography
Leonel de Moura Brizola (January 22, 1922 – June 21, 2004) was a Brazilian politician. Launched in politics by Getúlio Vargas, Brizola was the only politician to serve as governor of two different states in Brazil. In 1958 he was elected governor of Rio Grande do Sul, and in 1982 and 1990 he was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro. He was also vice-president of the Socialist International, as well as Honorary President of that organization from October 2003 until his death in June 2004. Brizola and his party (the Democratic Labour Party) practiced a kind of social democratic left-wing politics.
