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Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí

1793 – 1875

Brazilian writer and noble

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Lived 1793 – 1875 (aged 81). Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí was a Brazilian writer, politician and judge.

Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí (Nova Lima, 15 September 1793 — Rio de Janeiro, 23 January 1875) was a Brazilian politician and judge.

Public life He was at various times Minister of Finance, Minister of Justice, Councillor of State, deputy, Provincial President and a Senator from 1840 to 1875, elected from Minas Gerais. He was President of the Senate 1851–1853.

He went to school in his native country, then went to the University of Coimbra in 1815.

Honours

He was decorated with the Order of Christ and the Order of the Rose, as well as the Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword and the Legion of Honour. He was made viscount in 1854 and marquess in 1872. He was a privy councillor, gentleman of the bedchamber and knight of the Imperial Household.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Coimbra
Positions held
Deputy of the General Assembly of Brazil, Provincial president of Brazil, Senator of the Empire of Brazil, President of the Senate of the Empire of Brazil
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword; Order of the Southern Cross; Legion of Honour; Order of Saint Januarius; Order of the Saxe-Ernestine

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí?

Brazilian writer and noble (1793-1875)

When was Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí born?

Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí was born on 15 September 1793 in Nova Lima.

When did Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí die?

Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí died on 23 January 1875 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí's occupation?

Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí was a writer, politician and judge.

What nationality was Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí?

Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí

· Wikidata: Q5202392

· DBpedia: Cândido José de Araújo Viana, Marquis of Sapucaí

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