Background
ASSIS FIGUEIREDO, Francisco de Paula was born on November 25, 1901 in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
ASSIS FIGUEIREDO, Francisco de Paula was born on November 25, 1901 in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Graduated civil and mining engineer, school of mines and metallurgy, University do Brasil, Ouro Preto, 1923.
Engineer, school of mines and metallurgy, University do Brasil, Ouro Preto, 1923. Engineer, Usina Hydro Elétrica, Carmo in Mata, Minas Gerais, 1923-1924, Usina Hydro Elétrica, Lagôa da Prata, 1925-1926. Railway construction work for Estrada de Ferro Sorocabana, 1927-1930.
Mayor, Poços de Caldas, 1931-1939. Director, tourist division, department, of press and propaganda, Rio de Janeiro, 1940-1943. In charge of relations of Brazilian government with Institute of Inter-American Affairs, 1940-1943.
Organizer-director, Sotreq South America (construction machinery importer), since 1941, Fábrica Nacional de Vagôes South America (freight car manufacturer), since 1943.
Member: Club de Engenharia, Touring Club, Yate Club do Rio de Janeiro, Society Mineira de Engenheiros (Belo Horizonte).