Alfeu Adolfo Monjardim de Andrade e Almeida
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Alfeu Adolfo Monjardim de Andrade e Almeida, 1st and only Baron of Monjardim (Vitória, Espírito Santo
, April 20/28, 1836 – Chácara de Capixaba, Vitória, Espírito Santo
, June 6/7, 1924) was the sixth president (governor) of the Brazil
ian state of Espírito Santo
, and the first to be elected by the people of the state.
that led Marshall Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca to renounce the presidency of Brazil
. Monjardin also knew the newly-inaugurated president, the former vice-president Marshall Floriano Peixoto
would not be following the 1890s Constitution of Brazil
's article that demanded a new election if the President resigned, was impeached or died before the middle of the term, which was the case and to which he didn't agree as well.
Monjardim still wanted to transfer the office to his vice-governor, Antonio Gomez Aguirre
, but the govern of the State was promptly taken over by an intervention that impeded Aguirre
to even be inaugurated and set up a governing junta formed by Inácio Henrique de Gouveia
, Graciano dos Santos Neves
, and Galdino Teixeira de Barros Loreto
.
of the National Guard José Francisco de Andrade e Almeida Monjardim (Brazil
, February 9, 1797 – Vitória, Espírito Santo
, January 24, 1884) (son of Inácio João Monjardim, born at Encarnação, Lisbon
, December 27, 1742, of Italian
ancestry, and wife Ana Luísa Porto) and wife Ana Francisca Maria da Penha Benedita Homem de Azevedo (daughter of Francisco Pinto Homem de Azevedo and wife Francisca de Sampaio Pereira Porto). He worked as inspector of custom house
in Rio de Janeiro
, from what he retired in 1881.
of the Order of Christ
(an old Portuguese Knight Order). Prior than becoming the first elected governor of Espirito Santo, he already had been the administrator of the imperial province of Espirito Santo for four occasions, as well he had been representative (Deputado), first in the province's chamber and later in the imperial chamber. The title was granted him on August 24/September 29, 1889 by Pedro II of Brazil
.
one of them.
Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation "ES". Its capital is Vitória and the largest city is Vila Velha. The name of the state means literally "holy spirit" after the Holy Ghost of Christianity...
, April 20/28, 1836 – Chácara de Capixaba, Vitória, Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation "ES". Its capital is Vitória and the largest city is Vila Velha. The name of the state means literally "holy spirit" after the Holy Ghost of Christianity...
, June 6/7, 1924) was the sixth president (governor) of the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian state of Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation "ES". Its capital is Vitória and the largest city is Vila Velha. The name of the state means literally "holy spirit" after the Holy Ghost of Christianity...
, and the first to be elected by the people of the state.
Political career
The Baron of Monjardim governed Espirito Santo from June 7, 1891 to December 8, 1891, when he resigned the office due to the coup d'étatCoup d'état
A coup d'état state, literally: strike/blow of state)—also known as a coup, putsch, and overthrow—is the sudden, extrajudicial deposition of a government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishment—typically the military—to replace the deposed government with another body; either...
that led Marshall Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca to renounce the presidency of Brazil
President of Brazil
The president of Brazil is both the head of state and head of government of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces...
. Monjardin also knew the newly-inaugurated president, the former vice-president Marshall Floriano Peixoto
Floriano Peixoto
Floriano Vieira de Araújo Peixoto , April 30, 1839, Maceió, Brazil — July 29, 1895, Rio de Janeiro; born in Ipioca , was a Brazilian soldier and politician, a veteran of the War of the Triple Alliance, and the second President of Brazil.-Election and Succession as President:Floriano Peixoto...
would not be following the 1890s Constitution of Brazil
Constitution of Brazil
During its independent political history, Brazil has had seven constitutions. The most recent was ratified on October 5, 1988.-Imperial Constitution :Background...
's article that demanded a new election if the President resigned, was impeached or died before the middle of the term, which was the case and to which he didn't agree as well.
Monjardim still wanted to transfer the office to his vice-governor, Antonio Gomez Aguirre
Antonio Gomez Aguirre
Antonio Gomez Aguirre was the fifth president of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. He was appointed for the function by the President of Brazil, Marshall Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, and governed the state from March 11, 1891 to June 7, 1891....
, but the govern of the State was promptly taken over by an intervention that impeded Aguirre
Antonio Gomez Aguirre
Antonio Gomez Aguirre was the fifth president of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. He was appointed for the function by the President of Brazil, Marshall Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, and governed the state from March 11, 1891 to June 7, 1891....
to even be inaugurated and set up a governing junta formed by Inácio Henrique de Gouveia
Inácio Henrique de Gouveia
Inácio Henrique de Gouveia was a Brazilian military leader.He participated in a governing junta Inácio Henrique de Gouveia was a Brazilian military leader.He participated in a governing junta Inácio Henrique de Gouveia was a Brazilian military leader.He participated in a governing junta (also...
, Graciano dos Santos Neves
Graciano dos Santos Neves
Graciano dos Santos Neves was a Brazilian physician and politician. He graduated as physician in Rio de Janeiro in 1889 and was one of the most affluent Brazilian physicians of his time....
, and Galdino Teixeira de Barros Loreto
Galdino Teixeira de Barros Loreto
Galdino Teixeira de Barros Loreto was a Brazilian politician. He was interventor on the government of the state of Espírito Santo from December 8, 1891 to May 3, 1892 as part of a governing junta composed also of Inácio Henrique de Gouveia and Graciano dos Santos Neves.- References :...
.
Family
Monjardim's parents were ColonelColonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
of the National Guard José Francisco de Andrade e Almeida Monjardim (Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, February 9, 1797 – Vitória, Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation "ES". Its capital is Vitória and the largest city is Vila Velha. The name of the state means literally "holy spirit" after the Holy Ghost of Christianity...
, January 24, 1884) (son of Inácio João Monjardim, born at Encarnação, Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, December 27, 1742, of Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
ancestry, and wife Ana Luísa Porto) and wife Ana Francisca Maria da Penha Benedita Homem de Azevedo (daughter of Francisco Pinto Homem de Azevedo and wife Francisca de Sampaio Pereira Porto). He worked as inspector of custom house
Custom House
A custom house or customs house was a building housing the offices for the government officials who processed the paperwork for the import and export of goods into and out of a country. Customs officials also collected customs duty on imported goods....
in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, from what he retired in 1881.
Titles, styles, honours and arms
He was a KnightKnight
A knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
of the Order of Christ
Order of Christ
Order of Christ may refer to:* Order of Christ – former Knights Templar Order awarded initially by the kings of Portugal, now by the Portuguese state...
(an old Portuguese Knight Order). Prior than becoming the first elected governor of Espirito Santo, he already had been the administrator of the imperial province of Espirito Santo for four occasions, as well he had been representative (Deputado), first in the province's chamber and later in the imperial chamber. The title was granted him on August 24/September 29, 1889 by Pedro II of Brazil
Pedro II of Brazil
Dom Pedro II , nicknamed "the Magnanimous", was the second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the seventh child of Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil and Empress Dona Maria Leopoldina and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of...
.
Marriage and children
He married Laurinda Luísa Pinto Pereira and had a large number of descendants, being the Brazilian singer Maysa MatarazzoMaysa Matarazzo
Maysa Figueira Monjardim , better known as Maysa Matarazzo or simply Maysa, daughter of Alcibíades Guaraná Monjardim and wife Inah Figueira and paternal granddaughter of Manuel Silvino Monjardim and wife Ursulina Guaraná, was a singer, composer, and actress from Brazil...
one of them.