Cândido Rondon

Deceased Person

1865 – 1958

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Who was Cândido Rondon?

Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon, or Marechal Rondon was a Brazilian military officer who is most famous for his exploration of Mato Grosso and the Western Amazon Basin, and his lifelong support of Brazilian indigenous populations. He was the first director of Brazil's Indian Protection Bureau and responsible for the creation of the Xingu National Park. The Brazilian state of Rondônia is named after him. He was made Marshal, the highest military rank in Brazil.

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Born
May 5, 1865
Brazil
Also known as
  • Candido Rondon
Lived in
  • Mato Grosso
Died
Jan 19, 1958
Rio de Janeiro

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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