Early Life and Education of Jair Bolsonaro: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jair Bolsonaro. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jair Messias Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and former military officer who served as the 38th president of Brazil from 2019 to 2023. Prior to his presidency, he was a member of the Chamber of Deputies for nearly three decades, from 1991 to 2019. His political career has been marked by conservative and nationalist views.

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March 1955: Jair Bolsonaro's birth

In March 1955, Jair Messias Bolsonaro was born. He later served as the 38th president of Brazil from 2019 to 2023.

March 1955: Bolsonaro's birth in Glicério, São Paulo

On March 21, 1955, Jair Messias Bolsonaro was born in Glicério, São Paulo, Brazil, to Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro and Olinda Bonturi.

1966: Family settled in Eldorado

In 1966, Bolsonaro's family settled in Eldorado, in the southern region of São Paulo state, where he grew up with his five siblings.

1973: Admission to Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Exército

In 1973, Bolsonaro was admitted to the Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Exército (the prep school of the Brazilian Army).

1974: Entry to Military Academy of Agulhas Negras

In 1974, Bolsonaro entered the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras (Brazil's premier military academy).

1977: Graduation as artillery officer

In 1977, Bolsonaro graduated from the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras as an artillery officer.

1977: Graduation from Military Academy

In 1977, Bolsonaro graduated from the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras.

1987: Study in the Officers Improvement School

In 1987, Bolsonaro studied in the Officers Improvement School, where he made the Artillery Advanced Course.

1988: The 1988 Brazilian Constitution

In 1988, the Brazilian Constitution did not allow independent politicians, as mentioned in the context of Bolsonaro's negotiation to enter a political party.

1995: Death of father, Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro

In 1995, Bolsonaro's father, Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro, passed away.

January 2016: Moderating Discourse on Gay People

In January 2016, Bolsonaro, as a pre-candidate to the Presidency of Brazil, began to moderate his discourse on gay people by publishing a video on his official YouTube channel.

2016: Bolsonaro Establishes Personal Motto

In 2016, Bolsonaro established his personal motto as John 8:32: "The truth will set you free".

2016: Baptized in the Jordan River

In 2016, Bolsonaro had himself baptized along with three of his sons in the Jordan River by a Pentecostal church.

September 2018: Bolsonaro Stabbed During Campaign

On September 6, 2018, while campaigning in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Bolsonaro was stabbed in the abdomen. His son initially reported superficial wounds, but later disclosed the severity, including damage to the liver, lung, and intestine, leading to significant blood loss. The attack was widely condemned, and Bolsonaro was transferred to a hospital in São Paulo the following day.

October 2018: Statements on Gays

On 4 October 2018, Bolsonaro stated that he has nothing against gays and that he only fights against the "gay kit" in schools.

2018: Residence in Barra da Tijuca

In 2018, Bolsonaro and his wife lived in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.

2018: Female support rises for Bolsonaro before election

Just before the 2018 election, it was reported that female support for Bolsonaro had risen to 27%.

January 2019: Bolsonaro Takes Office as President

In January 2019, Jair Bolsonaro took office as the 38th president of Brazil, succeeding Michel Temer, after winning the second round of the election with 55.13% of the votes.

January 2022: Death of mother, Olinda Bonturi Bolsonaro

On January 21, 2022, Bolsonaro's mother, Olinda Bonturi Bolsonaro, died at the age of 94.

December 2022: Bolsonaro arrives in Florida

On December 30, 2022, Jair Bolsonaro arrived in Florida, one day before the end of his term as president of Brazil, and resided in Kissimmee for several months.

February 2023: Bolsonaro announces return to Brazil

In February 2023, Jair Bolsonaro announced that he would be returning to Brazil in March 2023, marking his first return since December 2022. The family also applied for tourist visas to extend their stay in Florida.

March 2023: Bolsonaro returns to Brazil

In March 2023, Jair Bolsonaro returned to Brazil for the first time since his supporters stormed government buildings. He stated his intention to help his party and campaign for the 2024 elections.

2024: Release of "Apocalypse in the Tropics" documentary

In 2024, the documentary "Apocalypse in the Tropics" was released, depicting how evangelical pastor Silas Malafaia influenced Jair Bolsonaro, garnered support from Brazil's evangelical movement, and impacted the events leading to Bolsonaro's election loss and subsequent protests and insurrection.

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