O Tiradentes Dayscheduled for this Monday (21), is one of the national holidays provided for in the Brazilian calendar. The date marks the death of JOAQUIM JOSÉ DA SILVA XAVIERo Tiradentesone of the leaders of Minas Gerais Inconfidência In 1789, a historical fact that is usually the focus of issues in entrance exams.
The separatist movement, protested against what they thought was an excessive charge of taxes by Portugal during the exploitation of gold in Minas Gerais. Portugal stifled the contrary demonstrations.
Tiradentes, in turn, was killed focused at the behest of the date on which the Brazilian holiday was established.
See 5 curiosities about Tiradentes:
Born in Ritápolis (MG)
Tiradentes was born in the city of Minas Gerais Ritapolin 1746. According to Census 2022, the municipality’s population was estimated at 4,994 inhabitants.
Jesus Christ
Tiradentes’s first illustration is 1890. Made by Décio Villares, she portrays the martyr with beards and mustaches. The image alludes to the figure of Jesus Christ.
Without beard and mustaches
Despite being portrayed with long hair and beard most of the time, Tiradentes never used beard and long hair. When he was hanged in 1792, he was shagged and bearded.
Dentist
Despite not having a proper study, Joaquim exercised the profession of. The craft earned him the nickname “Tiradentes.”
Other professions
In addition to a dentist, Tiradentes was a drover, miner, trader, military and political activist.
