Francisco de Paula Sousa e Melo

Francisco de Paula Sousa e Melo
Prime Minister of Brazil
In office
31 May 1848 – 29 September 1848
MonarchPedro II
Preceded byViscount of Macaé
Succeeded byViscount of Olinda
Secretary of State of the Empire Affairs
In office
22 July 1847 – 28 August 1848
Preceded byManuel Alves Branco
Succeeded byManuel Alves Branco
Finance Minister
In office
31 May 1848 – 18 August 1848
Preceded byJosé Pedro Dias de Carvalho
Succeeded byBernardo de Sousa Franco
Personal details
Born(1791-01-05)5 January 1791
Died16 August 1851(1851-08-16) (aged 60)
PartyLiberal
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Francisco de Paula Sousa e Melo (5 January 1791 - 16 August 1851) was a Brazilian landowner, nobleman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Brazil.