Francisco Portela
# Francisco Portela

Francisco Portela (22 July 1833 – 22 December 1913) was a Brazilian physician and politician.

He graduated in Medicine from the Faculdade da Corte (College of the Court) and was elected alderman in Campos dos Goytacazes, where he had established his residence.

Was a deputy in the provincial Legislature and appointed President (Governor) of the State of Rio de Janeiro by decree of President Deodoro da Fonseca, in November 1889. Was also elected as the first constitutional president of the State on May 11, 1891.

After the dissolution of the National Congress on November 3, 1891, Portela resigned from government in December 10. It was also a deputy in 1909 and, later, senator.

His name is honored at Governor Portela district, located in the municipality of Miguel Pereira and a municipal school in Teresópolis, Escola Municipal Governador Portela (Governor Portela Municipal School).

