Roberto Freire (politician)
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Pereira and the second or paternal family name is Freire.
Roberto João Pereira Freire (born 20 April 1942) is a Brazilian lawyer and politician.
Quick Facts Cidadania National President, Succeeded by ...
Roberto Freire | |
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Cidadania National President | |
In office 26 January 1992 – 9 September 2023 | |
Succeeded by | Comte Bittencourt |
Minister of Culture | |
In office 23 November 2016 – 22 May 2017 | |
President | Michel Temer |
Preceded by | Marcelo Calero |
Succeeded by | João Batista de Andrade (acting) |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 20 March 2015 – 1 February 2019 | |
Constituency | São Paulo |
In office 1 February 2011 – 1 February 2015 | |
Constituency | São Paulo |
In office 1 February 2003 – 1 February 2007 | |
Constituency | Pernambuco |
In office 1 February 1979 – 1 February 1995 | |
Constituency | Pernambuco |
Senator for Pernambuco | |
In office 1 February 1995 – 1 February 2003 | |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Pernambuco | |
In office 1 February 1975 – 1 February 1979 | |
Constituency | At-large |
Personal details | |
Born | Roberto João Pereira Freire (1942-04-20) 20 April 1942 (age 82) Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
Political party | Independent (2023–present) |
Other political affiliations | |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Freire was born in Recife. He is the president of Cidadania, former Federal Deputy,[1][2] and former Minister of Culture appointed by president Michel Temer.[3] He resigned from the office on 18 May 2017[4]