Vivaldo Frota

Vivaldo Frota

Governor of Amazonas
In office
April 2, 1990  March 15, 1991
Preceded by Amazonino Mendes
Succeeded by Gilberto Mestrinho

Vice Governor of Amazonas
In office
1987  April 2, 1990
Governor Amazonino Mendes
Preceded by Manoel Henriques Ribeiro
Succeeded by Francisco Garcia Rodrigues
Personal details
Born December 7, 1928
Boca do Acre, Amazonas, Brazil
Died January 16, 2015
Manaus, Amazonas
Spouse(s) Magnólia Frota
Profession Lawyer
Politician
Academic

Vivaldo Barros Frota (December 7, 1928 – January 16, 2015) was a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and academic. Frota was first elected Vice Governor of Amazonas in 1987. He became Governor of the state of Amazonas on April 2, 1990, after his predecessor, outgoing Governor Amazonino Mendes, resigned to run for the Federal Senate.[1] Frota served as Governor until March 15, 1991.

Frota died of stomach cancer at the Hospital Beneficente Português in Manaus on January 16, 2015, at the age of 86.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Morre Vivaldo Frota, ex-governador do Amazonas". D24am. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2015-02-15.
Political offices
Preceded by
Amazonino Mendes
Governor of Amazonas
19901991
Succeeded by
Gilberto Mestrinho


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