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João Lyra

Brazilian businessman and politician (1931–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

João José Pereira de Lyra (17 June 1931 – 12 August 2021)[1] was a Brazilian businessman and politician.

Born(1931-06-17)17 June 1931
Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Died12 August 2021(2021-08-12) (aged 90)
Party
  • PDS (1980–1985)
  • MDB (1985–1990)
  • PSC (1990–1993)
  • PSB (1993–1997)
  • PTB (1997–2011)
  • PSD (2011–2021)
Quick facts Senator for Alagoas, Federal Deputy for Alagoas ...
João Lyra
Senator for Alagoas
In office
1 January 1989 – 1 February 1990
Federal Deputy for Alagoas
In office
1 February 2011 – 1 February 2015
In office
1 February 2003 – 1 February 2007
Personal details
Born(1931-06-17)17 June 1931
Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Died12 August 2021(2021-08-12) (aged 90)
Party
  • PDS (1980–1985)
  • MDB (1985–1990)
  • PSC (1990–1993)
  • PSB (1993–1997)
  • PTB (1997–2011)
  • PSD (2011–2021)
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Career

Lyra was a senator from 1989 to 1991, and a federal deputy from 2003 to 2007, and from 2011 to 2015.[2] His wealth was once estimated at $140 million, making him at one point Brazil's richest Member of Parliament.

He was named in the 2016 Panama Papers leak.[3]

Death

Lyra died from complications of pneumonia and bronchoaspiration in August 2021, following a battle with COVID-19.[1][4]

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