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São João Del Rey
São João Del Rey also spelled São João Del Rei is a historical city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Population: 75,000 inhabitants.
São João Del Rei was set up in the 18th century and has a great number of constructions of that epoch, including more than 70 churchies. It was there where Tiradentes, the leader of the Inconfidencia Mineira , was born in 1746.
Famous people from São João Del Rei:
Tiradentes (Brazilian national hero)
Tancredo Neves (former Brazilian president)
Last updated: 06-09-2005 00:24:40
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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