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Tiradentes | |
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 Tiradentes in uniform of alferes, by José Wasth Rodrigues (1940). No contemporary portraits or physical descriptions of Tiradentes are known | |
| Born | Joaquim José da Silva Xavier 12 November 1746 |
| Died | 21 April 1792 (aged 45) |
| Movement | Inconfidência Mineira |
Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒoa'kĩ ʒo'zɛ da 'siwvɐ ʃavi'ɛɾ]; 12 November 1746 – 21 April 1792), known as Tiradentes (pronounced [tʃiɾɐˈdẽtʃis]), was a leading member of the colonial Brazilian revolutionary movement known as the Inconfidência Mineira, whose aim was full independence from Portuguese rule and the creation of a republic. When the conspirators plot was uncovered by authorities, Tiradentes was arrested, tried and publicly hanged.
Since the advent of the Brazilian Republic, Tiradentes has been considered a national hero of Brazil and patron of the Military Police.[1]
- ^ "PM Antecipa homenagem a Tiradentes, patrono cívico do Brasil". Alerj. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.