José Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco
Diplomat, Politician
1845 – 1912
Who was José Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco?
José Maria da Silva Paranhos, Jr., Baron of Rio Branco was a Brazilian diplomat, geographer, historian, monarchist, politician and professor, considered to be the "father of Brazilian diplomacy". He was the son of famous statesman José Maria da Silva Paranhos, Sr.. The Baron of Rio Branco was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, occupying its 34th chair from 1898 until his death in 1912. As a representative of Brazil, through his outstanding diplomacy, he managed to peacefully resolve Brazil's border disputes with its South American neighbours.
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- Born
- Apr 20, 1845
Rio de Janeiro - Also known as
- Barao do Rio Branco
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Profession
- Died
- Feb 10, 1912
Rio de Janeiro
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on July 23, 2013
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