José Celso de Mello Filho facts for kids
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Celso de Mello
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| Justice of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| In office August 17, 1989 – October 13, 2020 |
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| Appointed by | José Sarney |
| Preceded by | Rafael Mayer |
| Succeeded by | Nunes Marques |
| 36th President of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| In office May 22, 1997 – May 27, 1999 |
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| Vice President | Carlos Velloso |
| Preceded by | Sepúlveda Pertence |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Velloso |
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| Born | November 1, 1945 Tatuí, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Spouse | Ana Maria Rangel |
| Alma mater | University of São Paulo |
José Celso de Mello Filho (born November 1, 1945) is a very important Brazilian jurist. A jurist is a person who studies, writes about, and applies law. He was a member of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil. This court is the highest court in Brazil, like the Supreme Court in other countries.
Celso de Mello was chosen for this big role by President José Sarney in 1989. He later became the youngest person to lead the Supreme Federal Court in 1997.
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Who is Celso de Mello?
Celso de Mello was a well-known judge in Brazil. He spent many years working in the country's highest court. He was known for his long career and for being a respected legal expert.
Early Life and Education
Celso de Mello was born in Tatuí, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. From a young age, he showed interest in law and justice. He went on to study at the University of São Paulo, which is one of the most famous universities in Brazil. There, he learned about laws and how the justice system works.
A Career in Law
After finishing his studies, Celso de Mello began his career in law. He worked hard and gained a lot of experience. His dedication led him to one of the most important positions in the Brazilian government.
Becoming a Supreme Court Justice
In 1989, Celso de Mello was chosen to be a Justice of the Supreme Federal Court. This is a very important job because the Supreme Court makes final decisions on legal cases. These decisions affect everyone in Brazil. He was nominated by the President at the time, José Sarney.
Leading the Supreme Court
In 1997, Celso de Mello made history. He became the youngest person ever to be the President of the Supreme Federal Court. As President, he was in charge of leading the court and making sure it ran smoothly. He served in this role until 1999.
Retirement from the Court
Celso de Mello served on the Supreme Federal Court for a very long time. On September 25, 2020, he announced that he would retire early. His official retirement date was October 13, 2020. He retired just before his 75th birthday, which is the usual age for judges to retire in Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: Celso de Mello para niños
