Prudente José de Morais Barros

Prudente José de Morais e Barros (October 4, 1841 - December 3, 1912) Governor of São Paulo State, he was the first elected president of Brazil, in 1894, assuming the presidency in November 15, 1894 until November 15, 1898. His term was marked by a campesinant revolt in northeast of the country, that was crushed by the Army.

See also: List of Presidents of Brazil