Background
WHITAKER, José was born on May 20, 1878 in Sáo Paulo. Son of Firmino A. S. Whitaker and Guilhermina F. A. Whitaker.
WHITAKER, José was born on May 20, 1878 in Sáo Paulo. Son of Firmino A. S. Whitaker and Guilhermina F. A. Whitaker.
President of the Bank of Brazil, 19201922. Secretary of Finance and head of the government of the State of Sáo Paulo, 1930. Minister of Finance, 19301931.
Member of the Consultative Council of the State of Sáo Paulo, 1933.
Director-superintendent of the Commercial Bank of the State of Sáo Paulo. President of the “A Sáo Paulo” Life Insurance Company.
Married Amelia Peres Whitaker. Children: José Guilherme, Maria Auxiliadora, Suzanna, Martha, Marina, Margarida, Emmanuel, Maria do Carmo, Amelia, Flora, Firmino, Maria da Penha, Theresa, and Maria Amelia.