About Pirajá da Silva
Lived 1873 – 1961 (aged 88). Pirajá da Silva was a Brazilian botanist, physician and researcher, known for Schistosomiasis.
Manuel Augusto Pirajá da Silva (28 January 1873 – 1 March 1961) was a Brazilian parasitologist, medical researcher, and physician.
Legacy A species of venomous snake, Bothrops pirajai, is named in his honor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pirajá da Silva?
Brazilian parasitologist (1873-1961)
When was Pirajá da Silva born?
Pirajá da Silva was born on 28 January 1873 in Camamu.
When did Pirajá da Silva die?
Pirajá da Silva died on 1 March 1961 in Salvador.
What was Pirajá da Silva's occupation?
Pirajá da Silva was a botanist, physician and researcher.
What was Pirajá da Silva known for?
Pirajá da Silva was known for Schistosomiasis.
What nationality was Pirajá da Silva?
Pirajá da Silva was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pirajá da Silva. https://biography.guide/piraja-da-silva/
MLA: "Pirajá da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/piraja-da-silva/.
Chicago: "Pirajá da Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/piraja-da-silva/.
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