Tiradentes (1746—1792) — is a national hero, one of the most prominent fighters for the independence of colonial Brazil in the 18th century, who led a large conspiracy formed in the center of Brazil's gold-rich — state of Minas Gerais.
After the discovery of the conspiracy, the freedom fighters of Brazil were severely punished, and Tiradentes was hanged in a square in Rio de Janeiro on April 21, 1792.
In 1890, artist Décio Vilares lithographed the face of a tortured and tortured hero, with a rope around his neck, long hair and a — beard in the likeness of Jesus Christ.
According to descriptions of the era, Tiradentes was a tall, thin man who did not wear a beard, except for the last three years spent in prison, where prisoners were forced to let go of their beards. It is known that he never married, but had two children.
Also on April 21, 1960, the city of Brasilia was officially proclaimed the capital, built in record time — 4 years — in the heart of Brazil.
Architects Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer designed Brasilia as a «bird». Today, this city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and Tiradentes is considered the secular patron of Brazil.