Nilo Procópio Peçanha (October 2, 1867 - March 31, 1924). Brazilian politician. Governor of Rio de Janeiro State (1903-1906). Elected vice-president in 1906, assumed the presidency in 1909 following the death of President Afonso Augusto Moreira Pena and served until 1910.
See also: List of Presidents of Brazil
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