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Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre, Baron of Santo Ângelo
1879Dec, 30

Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre, Baron of Santo Ângelo

Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre, Baron of Santo Ângelo, Brazilian poet and painter (b. 1806)
Manuel José de Araújo Porto-Alegre, Baron of Santo Ângelo (November 29, 1806 – December 30, 1879), was a Brazilian Romantic writer, painter, architect, diplomat and professor, considered to be one of the first Brazilian editorial cartoonists ever. He is the patron of the 32nd chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

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Events on 1879

  • 8Feb

    Sydney Riot of 1879

    The England cricket team led by Lord Harris is attacked during a riot during a match in Sydney.
  • 15Feb

    Rutherford B. Hayes

    Women's rights: US President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • 5Apr

    War of the Pacific

    Chile declares war on Bolivia and Peru, starting the War of the Pacific.
  • 21Oct

    Incandescent light bulb

    Thomas Edison applies for a patent for his design for an incandescent light bulb.
  • 22Oct

    Thomas Edison

    Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb (it lasted 13½ hours before burning out).