Ernesto Beckmann Geisel was a Brazilian Army officer and politician, who was President of Brazil from 1974 to 1979, during the Brazilian military dictatorship. Wikipedia
Born: August 3, 1907, Bento Gonçalves, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Died: September 12, 1996 (age 89 years), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Children: Orlando Geisel
Presidential term: March 15, 1974 – March 15, 1979
Spouse: Lucy Geisel (m. 1939–1996)
Party: National Renewal Alliance
Nationality: Brazilian
Personal details · Height. 5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m) · Born. August 3, 1908 · Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil · Died. October 12, 1996 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de ...
Ernesto Geisel (1908-1996) was a Brazilian army general, president of Brazil's national oil company (Petrobras), and president of the Republic (1974-1979).
After leaving office, Geisel, as a prominent business leader, continued to influence both military and national politics. He was an austere figure, remote and ...
Ernesto Geisel (3 August 1907-12 September 1996) was President of Brazil from 15 March 1974 to 15 March 1979, suceding Emílio Garrastazu Médici and ...