Jose Bonifacio de Andrada

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Jos Bonif cio de Andrada e Silva (June 13, 1763 - April 6, 1838), was a Brazilian statesman, naturalist, professor and poet, born in Santos, S o Paulo, then part of the Portuguese Empire. He was one of the most important mentors of Brazilian independence, and his actions were decisive for the success of Emperor Pedro I. He supported public education, was an abolitionist and suggested that a new national capital be created in Brazil's underdeveloped interior (effected over a century later as Bras lia). His career as naturalist was marked by the discovery of four new minerals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 551079111X
• ISBN13: 9785510791112
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"