Brazilian politician (1763–1838)

José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva

José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva was a Brazilian statesman, naturalist, mineralist, professor and poet, born in Santos, São Paulo, then part of the Portuguese Empire.

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Brazilian politician (1763–1838)
Born
1763-06-13
Portrait of José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva
Photo: S. A. Sisson / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Overview

José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva was a Brazilian statesman, naturalist, mineralist, professor and poet, born in Santos, São Paulo, then part of the Portuguese Empire.

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