22 Notable alumni of Federal University of Ceara
Updated: May 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
Federal University of Ceara is ranked #692 in the world and #15 in Brazil by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 22 notable alumni from Federal University of Ceara sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Federal University of Ceara won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Hélio Gueiros
1925-2011 (aged 86)
lawyer
politician
journalist
Hélio Gueiros was a Brazilian politician who served as the Governor of Pará from 1987 to 1991. He also served as the Mayor of Belém from 1993 to 1996.
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2. Carlos Higino Ribeiro de Alencar
1972-. (aged 54)
economist
lawyer
politician
Carlos Higino Ribeiro de Alencar is a Brazilian economist and politician. He was the interim and second Minister of Transparency, Monitoring and Control and was the executive secretary of the Comptroller General of the Union.
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3. Aécio de Borba Vasconcelos
1931-2021 (aged 90)
politician
futsal coach
Aécio de Borba Vasconcelos was a Brazilian politician who served as a Deputy from 1983 to 1995 and 1997–1998.
4. Hermes Carleial
1904-1954 (aged 50)
poet
lawyer
writer
Hermes Carleial, was a Brazilian poet, lawyer, accountant and writer.
5. Luizianne Lins
1968-. (aged 58)
journalist
politician
Luizianne de Oliveira Lins is a Brazilian journalist, politician, and former mayor of Fortaleza. She was Fortaleza's second female mayor.
6. Inês Etienne Romeu
1942-2015 (aged 73)
historian
partisan
resistance fighter
government employee
Inês Etienne Romeu was a Brazilian political prisoner held in extrajudicial detention in a Brazilian torture camp in the early 1970s. Romeu has been described as the sole captive to survive the camp.
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7. José Sarto
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
physician
José Sarto Nogueira Moreira is a physician and a Brazilian politician affiliated to the Democratic Labour Party (PDT). He has been the former mayor of Fortaleza, the capital city of Ceará since 2021.
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8. José de Anchieta Júnior
1965-2018 (aged 53)
politician
José de Anchieta Júnior was a Brazilian politician and member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB). He served as the Governor of the northern Brazilian state of Roraima from the death of his predecessor, the late Governor Ottomar Pinto, in December 2007 to April 2014.
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9. Socorro Acioli
1975-. (aged 51)
writer
Socorro Acioli is a Brazilian writer and journalist.
10. Elmano Férrer
1942-. (aged 84)
lawyer
mayor
politician
Elmano Férrer is a Brazilian politician and lawyer. He has represented Piauí in the Federal Senate from 2015 to 2023. Previously he was mayor of Teresina from 2010 to 2013. He is a member of Progressistas (PP).
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11. José Barroso Pimentel
1953-. (aged 73)
lawyer
politician
José Barroso Pimentel is a Brazilian banker and politician. He has represented Ceará in the Federal Senate since 2011. Previously, he was a deputy from Ceará from 1995 to 2011. He is a member of the Workers' Party.
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12. José Reinaldo Tavares
1939-. (aged 87)
engineer
politician
José Reinaldo Carneiro Tavares is a Brazilian engineer and politician. He served as governor of Maranhão, from 2002 to 2007. Was minister of Transport (1986–1990) during José Sarney's presidency. Tavares currently serves as federal deputy.
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13. Renato Aragão
1935-. (aged 91)
singer
screenwriter
lawyer
television actor
actor
Antônio Renato Aragão, nicknamed Didi, is a Brazilian comedian actor, producer, filmmaker, TV presenter, singer, writer and lawyer. He is best known as Didi, because of his leading role in the television series Os Trapalhões.
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14. Camilo Santana
1968-. (aged 58)
teacher
agricultural engineer
politician
Camilo Sobreira de Santana is a Brazilian agricultural engineer and politician, affiliated to the Workers' Party (PT). He has a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from the Federal University of Ceará and a master's degree in Development and Environment from the same university. As an undergraduate, he held the director function UFC Students of Central Directory. He was Secretary of...
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15. Falcão
1957-. (aged 69)
television presenter
actor
architect
humorist
composer
Marcondes Falcão Maia, better known by his stage name Falcão, is a singer-songwriter, actor, television presenter, and humorist. Recording on brega and comedy rock genres, Falcão has already released nine studio albums, and popular songs "I'm Not Dog No", "Black People Car", "Holiday Foi Muito", "Homem é Homem" and "I Love You Tonight."
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16. Cid Gomes
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Cid Ferreira Gomes is a Brazilian politician who serves as a Senator for the state of Ceará since 2019. He is a member of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) since 2024, and is the brother of fellow Brazilian politician Ciro Gomes.
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17. Emiliano Queiroz
1938-2024 (aged 86)
actor
television writer
screenwriter
scenographer
stage actor
Emiliano de Guimarães Queiroz was a Brazilian actor, radio personality, screenwriter and director.
18. Roberto Cláudio Rodrigues Bezerra
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
physician
Roberto Cláudio Rodrigues Bezerra is a Brazilian politician, the former mayor of Fortaleza, the fifth largest city in Brazil, from 2013 to 2021.
19. Izolda Cela
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
Maria Izolda Cela de Arruda Coelho is a Brazilian professor, psychologist, politician and the first female governor in the history of the Brazilian state of Ceará. A member of the Brazilian Socialist Party, she was the Vice Governor (from 2015 to 2022) and Governor of Ceará (from April to December 2022), being succeeded by Elmano de Freitas. She took office...
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20. José Nobre Guimarães
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
José Nobre Guimarães is a Brazilian lawyer and politician, member of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil representing the state of Ceará and a member of the Workers' Party (PT).
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21. Ciro Gomes
1957-. (aged 69)
lawyer
professor
politician
Ciro Ferreira Gomes GOMM, known mononymously as Ciro, is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and academic. Ciro is currently affiliated with the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB).
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22. Nunes Marques
1972-. (aged 54)
judge
Kássio Nunes Marques is a Brazilian magistrate, currently a Justice at the Supreme Federal Court.