Joaquim Barbosa facts for kids
Joaquim Benedito Barbosa Gomes (born October 7, 1954) is a very important former judge from Brazil. He was a Justice of the Supreme Federal Court, which is the highest court in Brazil. From 2012 to 2014, he even served as the president of this court, like being the Chief Justice!
Barbosa studied law at the University of Brasília. He also earned advanced degrees from Panthéon-Assas University in France. In 2015, he received a special honorary doctorate from Hebrew University. In 2013, Time magazine recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Quick facts for kids
Joaquim Barbosa
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Barbosa in 2012
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| Justice of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| In office June 25, 2003 – July 31, 2014 |
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| Appointed by | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | Moreira Alves |
| Succeeded by | Edson Fachin |
| 56th President of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| In office November 22, 2012 – July 31, 2014 |
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| Vice President | Ricardo Lewandowski |
| Preceded by | Ayres Britto |
| Succeeded by | Ricardo Lewandowski |
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Joaquim Benedito Barbosa Gomes
October 7, 1954 Paracatu, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Political party | PSB (2018–present) |
| Spouse |
Marileuza Francisco de Andrade
(m. 1980; div. 1987) |
| Children | Felipe |
| Alma mater | University of Brasília Panthéon-Assas University |
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Other judicial positions
2012–2014: President, National Justice Council
2012–2012: Vice President, National Justice Council 2008–2010: Vice President, Superior Electoral Court 2006–2008: Effective Justice, Superior Electoral Court 2006–2006: Substitute Justice, Superior Electoral Court |
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Early Life and Education
Joaquim Barbosa grew up as the oldest child. His father was a bricklayer, and his mother was a housewife. He started school in his hometown and later finished his education in Brasília.
Before going to law school, he worked as a cleaner and a typesetter. He then studied law at the University of Brasília, graduating in 1979. He continued his studies in France, earning a Master's degree in 1990 and a Doctorate in 1993 from Panthéon-Assas University.
Early Career
After finishing university, Barbosa began working for the Brazilian diplomatic service. This is like being a diplomat for his country. His first job was in Helsinki, Finland.
He also worked as a professor at Rio de Janeiro State University. He spent time as a visiting scholar at famous law schools in the United States, like Columbia Law School in New York City and UCLA School of Law.
Besides his work as a diplomat and professor, he also served as a public prosecutor. This means he worked for the government to bring cases to court. Joaquim Barbosa is also very good with languages. He can speak French, Spanish, English, and German fluently!
Supreme Federal Court
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva chose Joaquim Barbosa to become a Justice of the Supreme Federal Court on June 25, 2003.
As a Justice
As a Justice, Barbosa was involved in many important cases. He was the main judge, called the judge rapporteur, for major legal actions. He was known for his dedication to justice and handling many cases during his time on the court.
Barbosa has a health condition called sacroiliitis, which makes it hard for him to sit for long periods. Because of this, he was often seen standing up during court sessions.
As President of the Court
Joaquim Barbosa became the acting president of the Supreme Federal Court on November 17, 2012. He was already chosen by his fellow judges to be the next President. This followed a tradition where the oldest member who hadn't served as president yet would be elected.
His official term as President began on November 22, 2012. Many important people attended the ceremony, including then-President Dilma Rousseff and the President of the Senate, José Sarney.
Key Beliefs
Joaquim Barbosa strongly believed in certain principles for the justice system. He thought that prosecutors should not lead police investigations. He also believed that cases about forced labor should be handled by federal courts.
He was against the idea of "privileged forum" for authorities. This means he thought everyone, no matter how important, should be treated equally in court. He also believed that judges should not always meet with lawyers privately, to make sure everyone gets fair treatment.
A Legal Consultant
After serving as a judge and leading Brazil's highest court, Justice Barbosa retired from public service. However, he continues to work as a legal consultant. Joaquim Barbosa is often called "the poor boy who transformed Brazil" because of his journey and impact. He continues to support the spread of knowledge and education.
Images for kids
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Barbosa in 2012
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From left to right: José Sarney, Dilma Rousseff, Joaquim Barbosa and Marco Maia during Barbosa's time as President of the Supreme Federal Court, November 22, 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquim Barbosa para niños
