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Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca | |
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| 1st President of Brazil | |
| In office November 15, 1889 – November 23, 1891 | |
| Vice President | Floriano Peixoto |
| Preceded by | Dom Pedro II |
| Succeeded by | Floriano Peixoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1827 Alagoas (now Marechal Deodoro), Alagoas |
| Died | August 23, 1892 (aged 65) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Political party | None |
| Spouse(s) | Mariana da Fonseca |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Awards | Order of the Southern Cross |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Years of service | 1843-1892 |
| Rank | Marshal |
| Commands | Voluntários da Pátria 2nd Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Paraguay War |
Marshal Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca (Alagoas City, August 5, 1827 - Rio de Janeiro, August 23, 1892) was the first president of the Republic of Brazil and he reached this position after a military strategy that put down the Emperor Pedro II.