Antônio de Jesus Dias facts for kids
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Antônio de Jesus Dias
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Goiás | |
| In office 1987–1995 |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Goiás | |
| In office 1980–1981 |
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| Born | 28 January 1942 Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil |
| Died | 3 September 2020 (aged 78) Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil |
| Political party | Brazilian Democratic Movement (PMDB) |
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| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás |
| Profession | Politician, Psychologist |
Antônio de Jesus Dias (born January 28, 1942 – died September 3, 2020) was a Brazilian pastor and politician. He served as a representative in the Brazilian government. He passed away from COVID-19 during the global pandemic.
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A Life in Politics
Antônio de Jesus Dias was born in Anápolis, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. He studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás. Besides being a politician, he was also a psychologist.
Serving the People
Antônio de Jesus Dias dedicated many years to public service. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Goiás. This is like a state parliament, where laws for the state are made. He served there from 1980 to 1981.
National Representative
Later, Antônio de Jesus Dias became a member of the Chamber of Deputies. This is a very important part of the Brazilian national government. It is similar to the House of Representatives in other countries. As a Deputy, he helped create laws for the entire country. He represented the state of Goiás in this role from 1987 to 1995.
Political Parties
Throughout his career, Antônio de Jesus Dias was part of different political parties. He was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (PMDB). Before that, he was involved with the Democratic Social Party (PDS) and the National Renewal Alliance (ARENA). Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the country should be run.
His Passing
Antônio de Jesus Dias passed away on September 3, 2020, in Goiânia, Goiás. He was 78 years old. His death was due to COVID-19, a serious illness that caused a worldwide pandemic.
