Heroes and Historical Figures
- Admiral Tamandaré, military combatant, war veteran, Father of the Navy.
- Ana Néri, pioneering nurse, she assisted Brazilian forces on the battlefield, Mother of Nursery.
- Anita Garibaldi (1821–1849), revolutionary combatant, fought in Brazil and Italy, was married to Giuseppe Garibaldi.
- Ayrton Senna (1960–1994), Brazilian racing driver and a source of inspiration for many Brazilians Formula 1.
- Barão do Amazonas, Admiral of the Navy, war hero, led the decisive Battle of Riachuelo.
- Bento Gonçalves, military commander, led a separatist movement.
- Chico Mendes (1944–1988), murdered rural leader and martyr of ecological movements in the Amazon.
- Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias, military commander, nationalist leader, Father of the Army.
- José Bonifácio, Patriarch of the Independence.
- Princess Isabel (1846–1921), Princess Imperial of Brazil, later de jure Empress of Brazil, daughter of Emperor D. Pedro II, signed the abolition of slavery in the country.
- Tiradentes (1746–1792), leader of a failed conspiracy against the Portuguese, executed by hanging.
- Tristão de Alencar Araripe, republican leader.
- Zumbi dos Palmares (1655–1695), African-born leader of a slave revolt, killed in battle.
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