Getúlio Vargas, nicknamed "the father of the poor", was a Brazilian president, lawyer, politician, and dictator who served as the 14th and 17th president of Brazil. Vargas rose to power in 1930 under a provisional presidency, remaining until 1934 where he was elected under a 1934 Constitution. Three years later, Vargas would seize powers under the context of a potential communist revolution, beginning an 8-year long dictatorship with Vargas at its center. Though he was ousted in 1945 after fifteen years of being president, he returned in 1951 after being elected by the people.
Grandfather of Getúlio Vargas Neto (Manuel's son), Celina Vargas Peixoto (Alzira's daughter) and Cândida Vargas (Lutero's daughter).
Father of Lutero Vargas (1912-1898), Jandira Vargas (b. 1913), Alzira Vargas (1914-1992), Manuel António Vargas (1916-1997) and Getúlio Vargas (1917-1943).
Brother of Protásio Vargas, Virtiato Vargas and Benjamin Vargas (1897-1973).
Son of Manuel do Nascimento Vargas and Cândida Dorneles.