Tiradentes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tiradentes

political activist for Brazilian independence

Date of Birth: 12-Nov-1746

Place of Birth: Minas Gerais, Brazil

Date of Death: 21-Apr-1792

Profession: dentist, military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (Portuguese pronunciation: [?wa'ki ?u'z? d? 'siwv? ??vi'??]; November 12, 1746 – April 21, 1792), known as Tiradentes (pronounced [t?i??'d?t?is]), was a leading member of the Brazilian revolutionary movement known as Inconfidência Mineira, whose aim was full independence from Portuguese colonial power and creation of a Brazilian republic. When the separatists' plot was uncovered by authorities, Tiradentes was arrested, tried and publicly hanged. Since the advent of the Brazilian Republic, Tiradentes has been considered a national hero of Brazil and patron of the Military Police.