Roberto Mangabeira Unger

Roberto Mangabeira Unger (born March 24, 1947) is a Brazilian philosopher and politician. Unger studied law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Unger was born in Rio de Janeiro. At the time Unger's parents lived in the United States, but Unger's father had suffered a heart attack during a family visit to Brazil. This led to the family staying in Brazil for longer than planned and Unger being born there. When Unger's father recovered, Unger's family went back to New York. Unger grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Roberto Mangabeira Unger Media

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  Lecturing in Hauser Hall, Harvard Law School

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  Roberto Mangabeira Unger speaking in Brazil in 2007 as the Minister of Strategic Affairs

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  Minister Unger speaking to President Lula in 2007.

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  Unger receiving a medal of honor on Army Day 2008 from President Lula for his work in formulating Brazil's National Defense Strategy.

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  Unger touring the Amazon via small aircraft