Miquéias Fernandes
Miquéias Matias Fernandes (August 28, 1950 – April 26, 2020), better known simply as Miquéias Fernandes, was a Brazilian Politician, Lawyer and Pastor from the State of Roraima who represented the State of Amazonas politically.[1]
Miquéias Fernandes | |
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City councilor of Manaus | |
In office 1989–1991 | |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Amazonas | |
In office 1991–2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil | August 28, 1950
Died | April 26, 2020 69) Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil | (aged
Political party | Democrats (Brazil) (PFL) |
Other political affiliations |
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Profession | Politician, lawyer, pastor |
Life
Born on August 28, 1950, in Boa Vista, Roraima, Fernandes was the son of Benjamin Matias Fernandes, a Pastor for Assemblies of God and Maria Fernandes, a Housewife.[2]
Before pursuing a career in politics, Fernandes worked as a Lawyer and also as a Pastor, just like his father.[2]
In 1988, Fernandes was elected City councilor of Manaus. His tenure lasted from 1989 to 1991.[2][3]
In 1990, He was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly of Amazonas. He remained in power from 1991 to 1994.[2]
At the 1994 elections, he was re-elected a State Deputy. His second tenure went from 1995 to 1998.[2][4]
In 1998, Fernandes was re-elected for his third and last term as a State Deputy. This time he remained from 1998 to 2002.[2]
After his last term as a State Deputy, Fernandes retired from politics and resumed practicing law and preaching and his church.[2]
At the time of his death, Fernandes was married to Helen Fernandes and had three daughters and one son.[2]
Death
On April 28, 2020, Fernandes died in Manaus at the age of 69, due to complications brought on by COVID-19.[1]
References
- "Ex-vereador Miquéias Fernandes morre aos 69 anos vítima do novo coronavírus". G1. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- "Articulista do blog, morre, aos 70, o ex-deputado Miquéias Fernandes, vítima da Covid-19". Blog do Hiel Levy. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- "A Câmara: Legislaturas". Câmara Municipal de Manaus. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- "Resultados das Eleições 1994 – Amazonas – deputado estadual". Superior Electoral Court. Retrieved June 3, 2020.