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This is a list of well known Brazilians (by nationality or citizenship), ordered alphabetically within categories:

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[edit] Actors

Main article: List of Brazilian actors

[edit] Architects and urbanists

[edit] Artists

Main article: List of Brazilian artists

[edit] Diplomats

Main article: List of Brazilian diplomats

[edit] Film directors

Main article: List of Brazilian film directors

[edit] Executives and business entrepreneurs

[edit] Explorers and discoverers

Main article: List of Brazilian explorers

[edit] Fashion designers

[edit] Geologists

  • Alberto Betim Paes Leme (born 1910)
  • Aluízio Licínio de Miranda Barbosa (born 1916, Alto do Rio Doce-MG)
  • A.P. Lobo.
  • Bhaskara Rao Adsumilli
  • Antonino Juarez Borges (born 1945, Estrela do Sul-MG, Brazil) Head of the Department of Applied Geophysics of Brazilian Geological Service, CPRM. Author of numerous geophysical studies and maps in the Brazilian territory, since early 70's.
  • Antonio Tomás dos Santos Ferreira da Silva.
  • Arnaldo de Carvalho Gramani
  • Aroldo Misi
  • Átila Carvalho de Godoy.
  • Ben Edmestone Barnes (1903–1969, born London, UK, died Rio de Janeiro)
  • Benjamin Bley de Brito Neves, prolific tectonicist and hydrogeologist. Professor at IGC-Universidade de São Paulo.
  • Benedito Paulo Alves (born 1917, died 20th century, born Ouro Preto, died Belo Horizonte)
  • Carlos Maurício Noce.
  • Carlos Schobbenhaus, brilliant geologist and main responsible for the publication of the different Geologic, Tectonic and Mineral Deposits of Brazil by CPRM.
  • Djalma Guimarães (1895–1973, born Santa Luzia, MG, died Belo Horizonte)
  • Eberhard Wernick.
  • Edison José Milani, is contributing outstandingly for the petroleum geology of Brazil.
  • Eduardo Antonio Ladeira.
  • Elmer Prata Salomão
  • Emiliano Cornélio de Souza.
  • Euzébio Paulo de Oliveira (born 1905)
  • Evaristo Penna Scorza (1899–1969)
  • Fernando Flávio Marques de Almeida (born 1916, Rio de Janeiro), one of the most outstanding geologists of the 20 century; he is still active in researching, teaching, lecturing, and publishing in the 21st century
  • Fernando Flecha Alkmim Prominent professor of Tectonics at the Escola de Minas de Ouro Preto.
  • Glycon de Paiva (born 1927)
  • Guilherme Estrella Director of Exploration and Production of PETROBRÁS. During his management, Brazil reached self-sufficiency in oil production.
  • Hardy Jost expert geologist in gold and diamonds.
  • Heinz Ebert one of the greatest tectonicists of the 20 Century.
  • Jad Salomão
  • Jaime Duchini, outstanding exploration geologist for gold.
  • João Henrique Grossi Sad, ex-director of GEOSOL and a dedicated Professor of Geology at the Escola de Minas de Ouro Preto and Institute of Geosciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
  • John Van Nostrand Dorr II (1910–1996, born in New York City, died Bethesda, Maryland), lived about one fourth of his life doing geology in Brazil.
  • José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva (1763–1838)
  • José Ferreira de Andrade Jr. (born 1925)
  • José Jayme Rodrigues Branco
  • J.C.J.Conceição
  • José Augusto Sartori Loyola Brandão
  • José Moacyr Vianna Coutinho
  • Louis Agassiz
  • Louis de Loczy (Hungria, 1897–1980, born Brazil, Rio de Janeiro)
  • Luciano Jacques de Moraes (1896–1968)
  • Luciano Tavares Siqueira
  • Luiz A. P. Gamboa
  • Luiz Flores Moraes Rego (born 1920)
  • Manoel Teixeira da Costa (died 1979)
  • M.C.Lana
  • Miguel Arrojado Ribeiro Lisboa (born 1894)
  • Milton Guimarães Bueno do Prado, dynamic exploration geologist and entrepreneur in junior mining company.
  • Nikolai Alexandrovitch Kudryavtsev
  • Naldo Torres, ex-President of GEOSOL and outstanding manager of drilling projects for several mineral deposits.
  • Nivaldo Destro
  • Octávio Barbosa
  • Orville Adalbert Derby (1851–1915, born Kellogsville, New York, died Rio de Janeiro), American geologist who worked in Brazil particularly for the DNPM, CPRM.
  • Othon Henry Leonardos I (born 1925), famous geologist of 20th Century and productive writer on geology and history of sciences and mining in Brazil. He was for many years Director of the School of Geology of Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Member of several world geological societies.
  • Othon Henry Leonardos Jr.
  • Paulo Ercichsen de Oliveira (1911–1969)
  • Paul Ferrand (1855–1895, born França, died Ouro Preto)
  • Paulo Pereira Martins
  • Pedro De Moura (born 1925).
  • Pedro Victor Zalán
  • Peter Szatmary.
  • Reinhard Adolfo Fuck, famous petrologist of IGC-UnB.
  • Reinhard Maack (1982–1969, born Germany, died Brazil)
  • Ronald Fleischer, outstanding exploration geologist, tectonicist and metallogeneticist.
  • Sérgio Estanislau do Amaral
  • Sergio Nertan Alves de Brito, entrepreneur, expert on geology of foundations dams, and on slope stability of excavations both open pit and underground.
  • Sérgio Estanislau do Amaral.
  • Sérgio Luiz Martins Pereira Director of São Bento Mining Co.
  • Vargas de Bedemar.
  • Viktor Leinz (born 1936, died 20th century, born Germany, died São Paulo, Brazil), founder of the Course of Geology of Universidade de São Paulo and writer.
  • Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege, author of Pluto Brasiliensis.
  • Vladimir Porfire'v.
  • Walter K. Link, USA geologist. Controversial organizer of Oil Exploration in Brazil.
  • Yociteru Hasui, Outstanding tectonicist. Professor at IGC-Universidade de São Paulo. Prolific writrer on geological sciences.

[edit] Heroes and historical figures

  • Admiral Tamandaré, military combatant, war veteran, Father of the Navy.
  • Aimberê, Tupinambá chieftain, leader of the Tamoio insurgency against Portuguese colonizers, he was killed in battle.
  • Ana Néri, pioneering nurse, she assisted Brazilian forces on the battlefield, Mother of Nursery.
  • Anita Garibaldi (1807–1849), revolutionary combatant, fought in Brazil and Italy, was married to Giuseppe Garibaldi.
  • Barão do Amazonas, Admiral of the Navy, war hero, led the decisive Battle of Riachuelo.
  • Bárbara de Alencar, mother of the Independence and Republic.
  • Bento Gonçalves, military commander, led a separatist movement.
  • Chico Mendes (1944–1988), murdered rural leader and martyr of ecological movements in the Amazon.
  • Duke of Caxias, military commander, nationalist leader, Father of the Army.
  • Frei Caneca (1779–1825), a priest and martyr of the independence, executed.
  • José Bonifácio, Patriarch of the Independence.
  • José Plácido de Castro, military combatant and nationalist leader; led the Acre revolution.
  • Luís Gonzaga Pinto da Gama (1830–1882), abolitionist leader.
  • Manuel Beckman, led an insurgency movement on the XVII century in Maranhão against the Portuguese Crown, and was executed by hanging.
  • Maria Quitéria (1792–1853), heroin of the fight for Independence in Bahia.
  • Padre Feijó (1784–1843), a priest, teacher and politician, who made important role on the Independence period and as regent during The Regency Era.
  • Princess Isabel (1846–1921), Princess Imperial of Brazil, second daughter of Emperor D. Pedro II, signed the abolition of slavery in Brazil.
  • Luiz Carlos Prestes (1898–1990), leader of the tenente rebellion of "Coluna Prestes", and later a communist leader.
  • Tiradentes (1746–1792), leader of a failed conspiracy against the Portuguese, executed by hanging.
  • Tristão de Alencar Araripe, republican leader assassinated by Brazilian Empire forces.
  • Vladimir Herzog (1937–1975), Croatian-Brazilian journalist, tortured and murdered by the military dictatorship, became a martyr for the democratic resistance.
  • Zumbi dos Palmares (1655–1695), African-born leader of a slave revolt, murdered by the Portuguese Crown.

[edit] Intellectuals and thinkers

  • Anísio Teixeira (1900–1971), educator
  • Benjamin Sodré
  • Benjamin Constant, abolitionist and republican
  • Caio Prado Jr. (1907–1990), writer, publisher and sociologist
  • Dalmo de Abreu Dallari, jurist and university professor
  • Darcy Ribeiro (1922–1997), anthropologist and educator, scientific leader and politician
  • Elisa Sotelino (born 1872), professor, Virginia Tech
  • Francisco José de Oliveira Vianna (1883–1951)
  • Fernando de Azevedo (1894–1974)
  • Florestan Fernandes (1920–1995), sociologist
  • Gilberto Freyre (1900–1987), sociologist
  • Heráclito Sobral Pinto (1893–1991), jurist and civil rights activist
  • José do Patrocínio, liberal abolitionist and republican
  • Mário Ferreira dos Santos, philosopher
  • Mário Pedrosa (1900–1982)
  • Marlos Barroso, Engineer
  • Nisia Floresta Augusta (1810–1885), early feminist
  • Leonardo Boff, friar, theologian, silenced by the Vatican due to his socialist stance
  • Milton Santos (1926–2001), geographer, writer and university professor
  • Paulo Freire (1921–1997), educator and university professor
  • Raymundo Faoro (1925–2003), jurist

[edit] Models

See also: List of Brazilian models

[edit] Female

[edit] Male

  • Alex Eckshmidt
  • Alex Schultz
  • Alexandre Verga
  • Álvaro Jacomossi
  • Anderson Dornelles
  • Andre Rezende
  • Bruno Santos
  • Caco Ricci
  • Daniel Aguiar
  • Evandro Soldati
  • Felipe Matarazzo
  • João Vellutini
  • Leandro Becker
  • Marcelo Boldrini
  • Mateus Verdelho
  • Newton Maia Salomao Alves
  • Paulo Zulu
  • Rafael Monteiro
  • Rafael Verga
  • Raphael Laus
  • Rodrigo de Carli
  • Romulo Pires
  • Tay Free
  • Thomaz De Oliveira
  • Tiago Riani
  • Victor Pecoraro

[edit] Monarchs

Main article: List of Brazilian monarchs

[edit] Music

Main article: List of Brazilians in music

[edit] Classical composers

[edit] Politicians

See also: List of Brazilian presidents

[edit] Religious leaders

[edit] Journalists and TV celebrities

[edit] Sports

Main article: List of Brazilians in sport

[edit] Writers and poets

Main article: List of Brazilian writers

[edit] Science and technology

Main article: List of Brazilian scientists

[edit] Foreign scientists and engineers who lived in Brazil

[edit] See also