Assis Chateaubriand is a municipality located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city was named in honor of Francisco de Assis Chateaubriand Bandeira de Melo, commonly known by the nickname Chatô.
The namesake, Francisco de Assis Chateaubriand, was a prominent Brazilian figure who served as a lawyer, journalist, politician, and diplomat. He is notably recognized as the founder and director of Diários Associados, a major media conglomerate that managed an extensive network of newspapers, radio stations, television stations, news agencies, and various magazines.