José Bonifacio de Andrada e Silva was a Brazilian scientist, politician and statesman whose ideas and political influence were decisive for Brazils Independence. José Bonifácio with the Commendation of the Order of Christ Education and Scientific Career He was born in 1763, in the city of Santos,
Brazilian popular music was one of the main instruments used to contest the military dictatorship (1964-1985). The lyrics of several songs indicated dissatisfaction with the regime and several songwriters were targets of censorship and persecution. Pointing out direct dissatisfaction or using meta
Marshal Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duque de Caxias , was born on August 25, 1803, in Porto Estrela, Rio de Janeiro and died on May 7, 1880, in Valença (RJ). Career military, he acted in practically all the conflicts that happened in Brazil in the 19th century. He participated in the wars of indepe
Domitila de Castro Canto e Mello, the Marquesa de Santos , was the best known mistress of Emperor Dom Pedro I. Marquesa de Santos portrayed with the sash of the Order of Saint Isabel. Biography Domitila de Castro Canto e Mello was born in São Paulo, in 1797, in the middle of one of the most tradi