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Edison Lobão
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| Senator from Maranhão | |
| In office 1 February 1995 – 1 February 2019 |
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| In office 15 March 1987 – 15 March 1991 |
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| Governor of Maranhão | |
| In office 15 March 1991 – 2 April 1994 |
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| Vice Governor | José de Ribamar Fiquene |
| Preceded by | João Alberto |
| Succeeded by | José de Ribamar Fiquene |
| Minister of Mines and Energy | |
| In office 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2014 |
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| President | Dilma Rousseff |
| Preceded by | Márcio Zimmermann |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Braga |
| President of the Federal Senate (acting) | |
| In office 19 September 2001 – 20 September 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Jader Barbalho |
| Succeeded by | Ramez Tebet |
| Federal Deputy for Maranhão | |
| In office 1 February 1979 – 1 February 1987 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1936 Mirador, Maranhão, Brazil |
| Political party | PMDB (2007–present) |
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| Spouse | Nice Lobão |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Politician |
Edison Bariano Lobão (born December 5, 1936) is a Brazilian politician. He has held many important roles in Brazil's government. He served as the governor of Maranhão state. He was also a national minister in charge of mines and energy. For many years, he served as a Senator. In 2001, he even served as the acting President of the Senate for a short time.
Who is Edison Lobão?
Edison Lobão was born in Mirador, Maranhão, Brazil, on December 5, 1936. He chose a career in politics. This means he worked to represent people and help make decisions for the country.
Early Political Life
Edison Lobão began his political journey as a Federal Deputy. He represented the state of Maranhão in the national government. He held this position from February 1, 1979, to February 1, 1987. After that, he became a Senator. His first term as Senator was from March 15, 1987, to March 15, 1991.
Serving as Governor
From March 15, 1991, to April 2, 1994, Edison Lobão served as the Governor of Maranhão. As governor, he was the main leader of the state. He worked on important issues for the people of Maranhão. His vice-governor during this time was José de Ribamar Fiquene.
National Roles in Government
Edison Lobão returned to the Senate on February 1, 1995. He continued to serve as a Senator until February 1, 2019. This was a long period of public service.
In 2001, he had a special role. He served as the acting President of the Federal Senate. This was from September 19 to September 20, 2001. The President of the Senate leads the meetings and work of the Senators.
Later, he became a national minister. He was the Minister of Mines and Energy. He held this important job from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014. During this time, Dilma Rousseff was the President of Brazil. As Minister, he helped manage Brazil's energy resources, like electricity and fuel.
