Gerson Camata
Gerson Camata (June 29, 1941 – December 26, 2018) was a Brazilian journalist and politician. Camata served in Federal Senate for three terms from 1987 until 2011. He was also the first person directly elected Governor of Espírito Santo, an office he held from 1983 to 1986, following the restoration of democracy in the 1980s.
Gerson Camata | |
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Camata in 2008 | |
| Senator for Espírito Santo | |
| In office February 1, 1987 – February 1, 2011 | |
| Governor of Espírito Santo | |
| In office March 15, 1983 – May 14, 1986 | |
| Vice Governor | José Moraes |
| Preceded by | Eurico Resende |
| Succeeded by | José Moraes |
| Federal Deputy for Espírito Santo | |
| In office February 1, 1975 – February 1, 1983 | |
| State Deputy of Espírito Santo | |
| In office February 1, 1971 – February 1, 1975 | |
| Councillor of Vitória | |
| In office February 1, 1967 – February 1, 1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1941 Castelo, Espírito Santo |
| Died | 26 December 2018 (aged 77) Praia do Canto, Vitória, Espírito Santo |
| Political party | Brazilian Social Democracy Party |
| Other political affiliations | ARENA |
| Spouse | Rita Camata (1981–2018; his death) |
| Education | Federal University of Espírito Santo |
| Occupation | Journalist Politician |
On December 26, 2018, Camata was shot and killed outside a restaurant in the upscale Praia do Canto neighborhood of Vitória, Espírito Santo by his former aide.
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