Artur da Silva Bernardes (; 8 August 1875 – 23 March 1955) was a Brazilian politician who served as 12th president of Brazil during the First Brazilian Republic. Born in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, he was elected Governor of Minas Gerais in 1918. In 1922, he was elected President of Brazil and served until 1926. Facing a military rebellion, Bernardes ruled under a state of siege during most of the course of his term. Honours Foreign Honours Grand Officer of the Order of Christ, Portugal (May 17, 1958) References "Arthur da Silva Bernardes" at the Brazilian Presidential Library External links 1875 births 1955 deaths Presidents of Brazil Governors of Minas Gerais Brazilian people of Portuguese descent Coffee with milk politics politicians Republican Party (Brazil) politicians Republican Party of Minas Gerais politicians