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Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz

1940 – 1982

Antarctica explorer

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Lived 1940 – 1982 (aged 42). Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz was a Brazilian engineer, military personnel and scientist.

Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz (21 February 1940 – 11 August 1982) was a Brazilian Navy officer, engineer, hydrographer, oceanographer, and Brazilian pioneer in Antarctica.

Ferraz, a Brazilian Navy commander, made two expeditions to the Antarctic continent aboard British vessels. His first expedition took place in 1975, as a crew member of the and . Ferraz was instrumental in persuading the Brazilian government in creating the Brazilian Antarctic Program.

Ferraz died on 11 August 1982, at the age of 42, while he attended an oceanographic conference in Halifax, Canada, just months before the first official Brazilian expedition to the Antarctic took place. In recognition of the important role he played in Brazil's Antarctic program, the Brazilian base in Antarctica was named after him: Comandante Ferraz Brazilian Antarctic Base.

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Who was Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz?

Antarctica explorer (1940-1982)

When was Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz born?

Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz was born on 21 February 1940 in São Luís.

When did Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz die?

Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz died on 11 August 1982 in Halifax.

What was Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz's occupation?

Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz was an engineer, military personnel and scientist.

What nationality was Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz?

Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz was Brazilian.

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· Wikipedia: Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz

· Wikidata: Q9296442

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