Fernando Henrique Cardoso




Fernando Henrique Cardoso (Portuguese: [feɾˈnɐ̃dw ẽjˈʁiki kaʁˈdozu]; born 18 June 1931), also known by his initials FHC ([ˈɛfjɐˌɡaˈse]), is a Brazilian sociologist, professor and politician who served as President of Brazil from 1 January 1995 to 1 January 2003. He was the first President to have been reelected for a subsequent term. An accomplished scholar, Cardoso was awarded in 2000 with the prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation.