Pedro Américo
Brazilian painter (1843-1905)
Pedro Américo was born on April 29, 1843 in Areia and died on October 7, 1905 in Florence, aged 62. Recorded occupations: painter, poet, novelist, politician, naturalist and writer. Country of citizenship: Brazil. Positions held include federal deputy of Paraíba. Notable works include “Independence or Death”, “The Battle of Avaí” and “Tiradentes Quartered”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Honours include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Member of 1891 Constituent Assembly.
- Born
- April 29, 1843 · Areia
- Died
- October 7, 1905 · Florence
- Age at death
- 62
- Citizenship
- Brazil
- Occupations
- painter, poet, novelist, politician, naturalist, writer
- Positions held
- federal deputy of Paraíba
- Notable works
- Independence or Death, The Battle of Avaí, Tiradentes Quartered
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Honours
- Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
- Wikipedia editions
- 32 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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