Henrique Córdova (21 December 1938 – 15 November 2020) was a Brazilian politician.[1] He served as Governor of Santa Catarina from 1982 to 1983. He also served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies 1986 to 1991 and 1975 to 1979, as well as the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina from 1967 to 1975.

Henrique Córdova
Governor of Santa Catarina
In office
14 May 1982 – 15 March 1983
Preceded byJorge Bornhausen
Succeeded byEsperidião Amin
Personal details
Born21 December 1938
São Joaquim, Brazil
Died15 November 2020(2020-11-15) (aged 81)
Lages, Brazil
Political partyPDS

Biography

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Vice-Governor during Jorge Bornhausen's leadership, Córdova succeeded him in 1982 following his resignation. He helped to improve the national standing of Santa Catarina, which earned him recognition in Brasília.

Cordova died from COVID-19 in November 2020, aged 83.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Morre o ex-governador de SC Henrique Córdova". ND (in Portuguese). 15 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Nota de falecimento: Morre Henrique Córdova, ex-governador de Santa Catarina". 15 November 2020.