Person priest politician deputy
António João de Lessa
1774–1858
priest · politician · deputy · writer
Madeiran priest (1774–1858), born in Madalena do Mar, who emigrated to Brazil in 1808 and settled at Cantagalo. He served two terms as a deputy, contributed to Brazilian independence and wrote Cartas de Cantagalo.
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- Madalena do Mar (parish) — Priest native to the parish who distinguished himself and died in Brazil.
- Madeirans in Brazil — Madeiran priest and deputy in Brazil.
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