José Paranhos
Brazilian politician and diplomat
Born
March 16th, 1819
206 years ago
Died
1880
145 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Brazil
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A prominent Brazilian politician and diplomat, Paranhos served as Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Emperor Pedro II. Key policies included efforts to strengthen Brazil's position in international affairs and pursuing diplomatic relations in South America. He played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in Brazil and promoted policies to benefit the country’s economic development. Active in both domestic and foreign policy, he advocated for modernization within the Brazilian government and championed infrastructure projects.
Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Contributed to the abolition of slavery
Promoted economic development policies
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