Paulo Brossard facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Excellency Paulo Brossard
Brossard in the 1970s
Minister of the Supreme Federal Court
In office 5 April 1989 – 24 October 1994
Appointed by	José Sarney
Preceded by	Djaci Falcão
Succeeded by	Maurício Corrêa
Minister of Justice
In office 15 February 1986 – 18 January 1989
President	José Sarney
Preceded by	Fernando Lyra
Succeeded by	Oscar Corrêa
Senator for Rio Grande do Sul
In office 1 February 1975 – 1 February 1983
Federal Deputy for Rio Grande do Sul
In office 1 February 1967 – 1 February 1971
State Deputy of Rio Grande do Sul
In office 1 February 1955 – 1 February 1967
Personal details
Born	(1924-10-23)23 October 1924 Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Died	12 April 2015(2015-04-12) (aged 90) Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Political party	MDB MDB PL
Spouse	Lúcia Alves
Children	3
Parents	Francisco de Souza Pinto Alila Brossard
Alma mater	Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Other judicial positions 1993–1994: Vice President, Supreme Federal Court 1992–1993: President, Superior Electoral Court 1991–1992: Vice President, Superior Electoral Court 1991–1992: Effective Minister, Superior Electoral Court 1989–1991: Substitute Minister, Superior Electoral Court

Paulo Brossard de Souza Pinto (born October 23, 1924 – died April 12, 2015) was an important Brazilian lawyer and politician. He was born in Bagé, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He studied law and worked in many different government roles. He was a member of Brazil's highest courts and served in the country's parliament.

Early Life and Education

Paulo Brossard was born in 1924 in Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul. He went to the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul to study law. He became an expert in constitutional law (rules for how a country is governed) and civil law (rules for private citizens).

Before becoming a politician, he taught law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul. This helped him understand the laws of Brazil very well.

A Career in Politics

Brossard started his political career as a lawmaker. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul, which is like a state parliament. After that, he moved on to the National Congress of Brazil.

He served as a Federal Deputy, which is similar to a representative in the U.S. Congress. Later, he became a Senator, representing his home state of Rio Grande do Sul.

In 1978, during a time when Brazil was under military rule, Brossard ran for Vice President of Brazil. He was part of the MDB party ticket. However, he and his running mate were not elected.

Important Roles in Justice

Paulo Brossard also held very important positions in Brazil's justice system. He became a Minister of the Supreme Federal Court, which is Brazil's highest court. He also served on the Superior Electoral Court, which handles election laws.

• From 1986 to 1989, he was the Minister of Justice for Brazil. This role is like the country's top legal officer.
• From 1989 to 1994, he was a Minister in the Supreme Federal Court.
• He also served as the President of the Superior Electoral Court from 1992 to 1993.

A Key Moment in History

Brossard played a very important part in a major event in Brazilian history in 1985. After years of military rule, Tancredo Neves was elected as the first civilian president. But before he could officially take office, he became very ill.

This caused a lot of confusion about what should happen next. Tancredo Neves's running mate, José Sarney, was supposed to become acting president. Paulo Brossard strongly supported Sarney's right to take on the presidential powers. He famously said, "this is the reason why vice presidents exist."

Sadly, Tancredo Neves passed away without ever taking office. José Sarney then became the full president and completed his term. Brossard's clear legal opinion helped Brazil through this difficult time.

Later Life and Passing

Paulo Brossard passed away on April 12, 2015, at his home in Porto Alegre. He was 90 years old. He is remembered for his long career in public service and his dedication to Brazilian law and politics.