Pedro Pedrossian

Pedro Pedrossian (13 August 1928 – 22 August 2017) was a Brazilian politician. A member of the Party of National Mobilization, he served two terms as the Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul. The first term (1980–83) was an appointed role, before being elected to office in 1991. His term ended in 1994. He also served as the Governor of Mato Grosso between 1966 and 1971. He was born in Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul. A civil engineer by profession, he graduated from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo.

Pedro Pedrossian
Pedrossian in 2010
7th Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul
In office 1 March 1991 – 1 December 1994
Preceded by	Marcelo Miranda Soares
Succeeded by	Wilson Barbosa Martins
3rd Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul
In office 29 October 1980 – 1 March 1983
Preceded by	Londres Machado
Succeeded by	Wilson Barbosa Martins
41st Governor of Mato Grosso
In office 31 January 1966 – 15 March 1971
Preceded by	Fernando Correa da Costa
Succeeded by	José Fragelli
Personal details
Born	(1928-08-13)13 August 1928 Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Died	22 August 2017(2017-08-22) (aged 89) Campo Grande, Brazil
Political party	PMN (2009-2017) MDB (2003-2009) PST (2001-2003) PDT (1999-2001) PTB (1985-1999) PDS (1980-1985) ARENA (1965-1980) PSD (-1965)
Spouse(s)	Maria Aparecida Pedrossian
Alma mater	Mackenzie Presbyterian University
Occupation	Civil engineer

Pedrossian died on 22 August 2017 in Campo Grande, at the age of 89.[1]

References

1. "Governador por três vezes, Pedro Pedrossian morre em casa aos 89 anos". Campo Grande News (in Portuguese). 22 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.