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Celso de Mello
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| Justice of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| In office August 17, 1989 – October 13, 2020 | |
| Appointed by | José Sarney |
| Preceded by | Rafael Mayer [1] |
| Succeeded by | Nunes Marques |
| 36th President of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| In office May 22, 1997 – May 27, 1999 | |
| Vice President | Carlos Velloso |
| Preceded by | Sepúlveda Pertence |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Velloso |
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| Born | (1945-11-01) November 1, 1945 (age 78) Tatuí, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Spouse | Ana Maria Rangel |
| Alma mater | University of São Paulo |
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José Celso de Mello Filho (Tatuí, November 1, 1945), is a Brazilian jurist, former member of the Supreme Federal CourtofBrazil. He was nominated by President José Sarney in 1989.[2]
He became the youngest President of the Court in 1997.[2]
On September 25, 2020, Celso de Mello announced his early retirement to October 13, before the limit date of November 1, when the dean of the Supreme Court will turn 75.[3]
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| Preceded by | Justice of the Supreme Federal Court 1989–2020 |
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| Preceded by | President of the Supreme Federal Court 1997–1999 |
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| Vice President of the Supreme Federal Court 1995–1997 | ||
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