Tiradentes

Tiradentes
Tiradentes in uniform of alferes, by José Wasth Rodrigues (1940). No contemporary portraits or physical descriptions of Tiradentes are known
Born
Joaquim José da Silva Xavier

(1746-11-12)12 November 1746
Fazenda do Pombal (Ritápolis), Minas Gerais, Portuguese Colony of Brazil
Died21 April 1792(1792-04-21) (aged 45)
Rio de Janeiro, Portuguese Colony of Brazil
MovementInconfidência Mineira

Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒoa'kĩ ʒo'zɛ da 'siwvɐ ʃavi'ɛɾ]; 12 November 1746 – 21 April 1792), known as Tiradentes (pronounced [tʃiɾɐˈdẽtʃis]), was a leading member of the colonial Brazilian revolutionary movement known as the Inconfidência Mineira, whose aim was full independence from Portuguese rule and the creation of a republic. When the conspirators 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.

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