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Cleonâncio Fonseca
Federal Deputy for Sergipe
In office
01 February 1987 – 31 January 2007
State Deputy of Sergipe
In office
1967–1971
In office
1975–1987
Mayor of Boquim
In office
1972–1975
Personal details
Born
José Cleonâncio da Fonseca

(1936-12-14)December 14, 1936
Boquim, Sergipe, Brazil
Died January 1, 2021(2021-01-01) (aged 84)
Political party
  • PP
  • MDB
  • PSDB
  • AGIR
  • DEM
  • PDS
  • ARENA
  • UDN

José Cleonâncio da Fonseca (born December 14, 1936 – died January 1, 2021) was an important Brazilian politician. He spent many years serving the people of Sergipe, a state in Brazil. He held several important jobs, helping to make decisions for his community and state.

About Cleonâncio Fonseca

José Cleonâncio da Fonseca was born on December 14, 1936, in a town called Boquim, located in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. From a young age, he showed an interest in helping his community.

His Political Journey

Cleonâncio Fonseca had a long and active career in politics. He started by serving his hometown and then moved on to bigger roles.

Mayor of Boquim

One of his first big jobs was being the Mayor of Boquim. He was the mayor from 1972 to 1975. As mayor, he was in charge of running the city and making sure things like roads, schools, and public services worked well for everyone.

State Deputy

After being mayor, Cleonâncio Fonseca became a State Deputy for Sergipe. He served two terms as a State Deputy: first from 1967 to 1971, and then again from 1975 to 1987. A State Deputy is like a representative for their state. They work in the state's government to create and vote on laws that affect the people living there.

Federal Deputy

His most significant role was as a Federal Deputy for Sergipe. He held this position for a very long time, from February 1, 1987, to January 31, 2007. As a Federal Deputy, he represented his state in the national government in Brasília. He helped make laws for the entire country and worked to bring resources and attention to the needs of Sergipe.

Political Parties

Throughout his career, Cleonâncio Fonseca was part of several different political parties. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should run. Some of the parties he belonged to included:

  • ARENA
  • UDN
  • PDS
  • MDB
  • PSDB
  • PP
  • DEM
  • AGIR

His Final Years

Cleonâncio Fonseca passed away on January 1, 2021, in Aracaju, which is the capital city of Sergipe. He was 84 years old. He is remembered for his dedication to public service and his long career helping the people of Brazil.

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