José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil
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.
He was one of the most important mentors of Brazilian independence, and his... Wikipedia
Born: June 13, 1763, Santos, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Died: April 6, 1838 (age 74 years), Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Spouse: Narcisa Emília O'Leary (m. 1790–1829)
Siblings: Antônio Carlos Andrada and Martim Francisco Ribeiro de Andrada
Previous office: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (1822–1823)
Education: University of Coimbra