José Celso de Mello Filho facts for kids
In this Portuguese name, "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.
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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 (Tatuí, November 1, 1945), is a Brazilian jurist, former member of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil. He was nominated by President José Sarney in 1989.
He became the youngest President of the Court in 1997.
On September 25, 2020, Celso de Mello announced his early retirement to October 13, before the limit date of November 1, when the dean of the Supreme Court will turn 75.
See also
In Spanish: Celso de Mello para niños
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