Birthdate: June 13, 1763
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Santos, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Died: April 6, 1838
José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva was a Brazilian statesman and naturalist who was instrumental in Brazil’s independence. He championed public education, abolition, and proposed the establishment of Brasília as the new national capital. In the field of natural history, he discovered four new minerals, showcasing his expertise. Bonifácio dedicated his professional life to advancing Brazil’s political, educational, and scientific realms.
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