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José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema

1830 – 1899

Brazilian noble and businessman

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Lived 1830 – 1899 (aged 68). José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema was a Brazilian businessperson.

José Antônio Moreira Filho, the second baron with grandee of Ipanema (27 August 1830 — 27 February 1899), was a Brazilian nobleman and businessman in real estate.

He was the son of José Antônio Moreira, the first count of Ipanema, and of Laurinda Rosa Ferreira dos Santos. He married Luísa Rudge. They left many descendants.

He was made Commander of the Portuguese Military Order of Christ and of the Order of Our Lady of the Conception of Vila Vicosa. He received his baronage by decree on 13 May 1885, and the grandeeship by decree on 5 September 1888. His title referenced the , on whose banks his father had helped build the Ipanema Ironworks, in Sorocaba. Subsequently, Moreira settled down in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where he was a leader in the urbanization of the neighbourhood of Ipanema, then a separate town.

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Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa; Commander of the Military Order of Christ

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema?

Brazilian noble and businessman (1830-1899)

When was José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema born?

José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema was born on 27 August 1830 in Iperó.

When did José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema die?

José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema died on 27 February 1899 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema's occupation?

José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema was a businessperson.

What nationality was José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema?

José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema

· Wikidata: Q6291581

· DBpedia: José Antônio Moreira Filho, 2nd Baron of Ipanema

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