Fernando Henrique Cardoso
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Fernando Henrique Cardoso was born on June 18, 1931, in Rio de Janeiro and holds Brazilian citizenship [1][2][3][4][5][6][6]. He is a politician, diplomat, sociologist, and writer, with his education completed at the University of São Paulo [1][7][6]. He has been employed by Brown University, the University of São Paulo, the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, and the University of California, Berkeley .
Cardoso served as President of Brazil from 1995 to 1998 and again from 1999 to 2002 [8]. Prior to his presidency, he was a senator for São Paulo from 1983 to 1992 and served as Minister of Finance of Brazil from 1993 to 1994 [8]. He has received multiple honors, including the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry, the Order of the Elephant, the Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania, the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross, the Order of the White Eagle, and the Kluge Prize, among two additional awards [9][10][11].
He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Club of Rome, and the Académie des sciences d'outre-mer [12].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Patrícia Kundrát[9]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[10]
- Native language: Brazilian Portuguese[11]
- Occupation: sociologist[12]
- Employer: Brown University[13], University of São Paulo[14], School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[15], University of California, Berkeley[16], University of Paris[17], Collège de France[18]
- Award received: Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[19], Order of the Elephant[20], Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross[22], Order of the White Eagle[23], Kluge Prize[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[27], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[28], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[29], J. William Fulbright Prize[30], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[31], Order of the Condor of the Andes[32]
- Member of: Brazilian Academy of Letters[33], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], Club of Rome[35], Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Brazilian Social Democracy Party[38]
- Commons category: Fernando Henrique Cardoso[39]
- Residence: São Paulo[40]
- Family name: Cardoso[41]
- Given name: Fernando[42]
Why It Matters
Fernando Henrique Cardoso has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Fernando Henrique Cardoso born?
Fernando Henrique Cardoso's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2].
Who was Fernando Henrique Cardoso married to?
Fernando Henrique Cardoso's spouses include Patrícia Kundrát[9].
What did Fernando Henrique Cardoso do for work?
Fernando Henrique Cardoso worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], sociologist[5], and writer[6].
What awards did Fernando Henrique Cardoso receive?
Honors received include Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[19], Order of the Elephant[20], Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[21], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross[22].