Luiz Henrique da Silveira facts for kids
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Luiz Henrique da Silveira
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| Senator from Santa Catarina | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – May 10, 2015 |
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| Succeeded by | Dalirio Beber |
| Governor of Santa Catarina | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – April 9, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Esperidião Amin |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Pinho Moreira |
| Governor of Santa Catarina | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – March 25, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Eduardo Pinho Moreira |
| Succeeded by | Leonel Pavan |
| Minister of Science and Technology | |
| In office 23 October 1987 – 29 July 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Renato Archer |
| Succeeded by | Luiz André Rico Vicente (acting) Ralph Biasi |
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| Born | February 25, 1940 Blumenau, Santa Catarina |
| Died | May 10, 2015 (aged 75) Itapema, Santa Catarina |
| Political party | Brazilian Democratic Movement Party |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Luiz Henrique da Silveira (born February 25, 1940 – died May 10, 2015) was an important Brazilian politician and a lawyer. He was known for serving the state of Santa Catarina for many years.
He was a Senator for Santa Catarina from 2011 until 2015. Before that, he served two terms as the Governor of Santa Catarina. He was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, a major political party in Brazil.
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A Life in Public Service
Luiz Henrique da Silveira was born in Blumenau, a city in Santa Catarina. He studied to become a lawyer, which means he learned about laws and how the legal system works. This background helped him a lot in his political career.
Serving Santa Catarina
Luiz Henrique da Silveira spent much of his life working for the people of Santa Catarina. He held several important positions.
Governor of Santa Catarina
He was the Governor of Santa Catarina twice. The first time was from 2003 to 2006. He then served a second term from 2007 to 2010. As governor, he was in charge of leading the state government. This included making decisions about things like education, healthcare, and roads for everyone in Santa Catarina.
Senator for Santa Catarina
After being governor, Luiz Henrique da Silveira became a Senator in the Federal Senate of Brazil. He represented Santa Catarina in the national government from 2011 until his death in 2015. As a senator, he helped create and approve laws that affected all of Brazil.
Minister of Science and Technology
Earlier in his career, Luiz Henrique da Silveira also served as the Minister of Science and Technology for Brazil. This role meant he helped guide the country's efforts in scientific research and new technologies. He held this position from 1987 to 1988.
His Legacy
Luiz Henrique da Silveira was a dedicated public servant who worked to improve the lives of people in Santa Catarina and Brazil. He passed away from a heart attack on May 10, 2015, in Itapema, Santa Catarina.
See also
In Spanish: Luiz Henrique da Silveira para niños
