Jair Bolsonaro Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Twitter, Hospital

Biography

Jair Messias Bolsonaro, born March 21, 1955, in Glicério, São Paulo, Brazil, is a polarizing Brazilian politician and retired military officer who served as the 38th president of Brazil from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2022.

A member of the Liberal Party, he is known for his far-right views, nationalist rhetoric, and controversial policies. Before his presidency, Bolsonaro was a federal deputy for Rio de Janeiro (1991–2018) and gained prominence for his outspoken stances on law and order, traditional values, and economic liberalism.

His administration focused on deregulation, gun rights, and conservative social policies but faced criticism for environmental setbacks in the Amazon and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

After losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro remained a significant figure in Brazilian politics, with ongoing debates about his legacy and legal challenges related to the January 8, 2023, riots in Brasília by his supporters.

Military officer and former President of Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jair Messias Bolsonaro
Stage Name:	Jair Bolsonaro
Born:	21 March 1955 (age 70 years old)
Place of Birth:	Glicério, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality:	Brazilian
Education:	Military Academy of Agulhas Negras
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Olinda Bolsonaro, Geraldo Bolsonaro
Siblings:	Gerson Bolsonaro, Renato Antônio Bolsonaro, Roberto Bolsonaro, Vânia Bolsonaro, Solange Bolsonaro
Spouse:	Michelle Bolsonaro (m. 2007), Rogéria Bolsonaro (m. 1978–1997), Ana Cristina Siqueira Valle (m. 1997-2007)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Eduardo Bolsonaro, Flávio Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro, Renan Bolsonaro, Jair Renan Bolsonaro, Laura Bolsonaro
Occupation:	Politician • Military Officer
Net Worth:	$1.5 million-$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Jair Messias Bolsonaro was born on March 21, 1955, in Glicério, a small town in São Paulo, Brazil. He is of predominantly Italian descent, with some German ancestry, his paternal family tracing back to Italian immigrants from the Veneto region who settled in Brazil in the late 19th century.

Raised in a Roman Catholic family and baptized in the Catholic Church, Bolsonaro later adopted evangelical Christianity, notably undergoing a baptism in the Jordan River in 2016, which significantly influenced his political identity.

He was born to Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro, a dentist, and Olinda Bonturi Bolsonaro, a homemaker. He grew up in modest circumstances as one of six children, with three brothers—Gerson Bolsonaro, Renato Antônio Bolsonaro, and Roberto Bolsonaro—and two sisters—Vânia Bolsonaro and Solange Bolsonaro. The family moved between small towns in São Paulo state, including Eldorado and Miracatu.

Bolsonaro attended local schools before enrolling in the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras in 1974, graduating in 1977 as an artillery officer. He later attended the Army’s Physical Education School, specializing in parachuting, and served in the Parachute Infantry Brigade. His military training and early life in rural Brazil instilled a strong sense of nationalism and traditional values, which became central to his political career.

Career

Jair Bolsonaro’s career began in the Brazilian military and evolved into a polarizing political journey that saw him rise from a fringe congressman to Brazil’s presidency. After graduating from the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras in 1977, he served as an army captain specializing in artillery and parachuting.

In 1986, he garnered national attention after publishing an article in Veja magazine criticizing low military salaries, which resulted in a brief arrest for insubordination. Bolsonaro left the army in 1988, entering politics with a reputation as a staunch advocate for military values.

His political career started the same year when he was elected a city councillor in Rio de Janeiro for the Christian Democratic Party. In 1990, he was elected to Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, where he served seven consecutive terms until 2018.

Throughout his time in Congress, Bolsonaro gained a reputation for defending the legacy of Brazil’s military dictatorship (1964–1985), promoting conservative social values, and advocating for law-and-order policies. While his legislative record was modest, with few successful bills, his reputation grew due to frequent controversial statements on race, gender, and human rights. Supporters praised his directness, while critics accused him of promoting hate speech and authoritarian views.

Bolsonaro’s national prominence grew in the 2010s amid growing public disillusionment with Brazil’s political class, especially the leftist Workers’ Party. He skillfully used social media to connect with voters, advocating anti-corruption, pro-gun rights, and nationalist ideals.

In 2014, he joined the Social Christian Party and later aligned with the Social Liberal Party to launch his presidential bid in 2018. Running as a political outsider, he capitalized on public frustration and won the presidency, taking office on January 1, 2019.

As president, Bolsonaro pursued economic liberalization with the help of his economy minister, Paulo Guedes, pushing for deregulation and privatization. He expanded access to firearms, dismantled environmental regulations—contributing to increased deforestation in the Amazon—and maintained close ties with conservative evangelical groups.

His response to the COVID-19 pandemic was widely criticized for downplaying the virus, opposing lockdowns, and promoting ineffective treatments. On foreign policy, he aligned closely with then-U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing conservative values on the global stage.

Bolsonaro’s presidency ended in 2022 after losing re-election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Following the defeat, he faced investigations linked to the January 8, 2023, storming of government buildings in Brasília by his supporters, who refused to accept the election outcome. In 2023, Brazil’s electoral court barred him from running for public office until 2030 due to electoral violations.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Jair Bolsonaro
• Facebook: Jair Messias Bolsonaro
• Twitter: Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro)
• Instagram: Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairmessiasbolsonaro)

Personal Life

Jair Messias Bolsonaro, born on March 21, 1955, is 70 years old.

He has been married three times. His first marriage was to Rogéria Nantes Braga Bolsonaro in 1978, with whom he had three sons: Flávio Bolsonaro (born 1981), Carlos Bolsonaro (born 1982), and Eduardo Bolsonaro (born 1984). The marriage ended in divorce in the late 1980s.

His second marriage was to Ana Cristina Siqueira Valle in 1997, and they had one son, Jair Renan Bolsonaro (born 1998), before divorcing in 2007.

In 2013, Bolsonaro married his current wife, Michelle Bolsonaro (née Reinaldo, born 1980), a prominent evangelical Christian and political supporter. They have one daughter, Laura Bolsonaro (born 2010).

Standing at approximately 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall, Bolsonaro has no publicly documented dating history outside his marriages, as his personal life has primarily been framed around his family and political career. His relationships, particularly with Michelle, have been highlighted in his campaigns aimed at appealing to conservative and evangelical voters.

Net Worth

Jair Bolsonaro’s net worth is estimated to range from $1.5 million to $5 million.

His wealth primarily derives from his military pension, congressional salary (R$30,934.70 monthly in 2019, increasing to R$41,600 by 2022), and YouTube earnings from his channel, which attracts significant views.

Additional sources of income are less clear, with some unverified claims on social media suggesting real estate investments contribute to his wealth. Ongoing investigations into alleged money laundering and undeclared assets, such as diamonds from Saudi Arabia, complicate assessments of his financial status.