Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira
- Born:
- September 12, 1902, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Died:
- August 22, 1976, Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Circumstances surrounding the morte de Juscelino Kubitschek biography have been subject to considerable debate and investigation.)
- Nationality:
- Brazilian
- Profession(s):
- Physician, Politician, President of Brazil
Early Life and Education
- Studied medicine at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, graduating in 1927.
- Served as a military physician during the Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932.
- Later specialized in urology in Paris and Berlin.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his political career as Chief of Staff for the Governor of Minas Gerais, Benedito Valadares.
- Served as Mayor of Belo Horizonte (1940-1945).
- Elected Governor of Minas Gerais (1951-1955).
- Elected President of Brazil (1956-1961).
- Implemented the "50 Years in 5" development plan, focusing on infrastructure, energy, industry, education, and agriculture.
- Oversaw the construction and inauguration of Brasília, the new capital city of Brazil.
Notable Works
- "Por que construí Brasília" (Why I Built Brasília) - A memoir detailing his vision and efforts in creating the new capital.
Legacy and Impact
Juscelino Kubitschek is remembered as one of Brazil's most influential presidents. His administration oversaw a period of significant economic growth and modernization. While his focus on development came at a cost, increasing national debt, the creation of Brasilia stands as a powerful symbol of his ambition and vision for Brazil's future.