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João António Monteiro
1769–1834
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João António Monteiro (1769–1834) was a Funchal-born mineralogist who took a doctorate in philosophy at Coimbra and taught there. He left Portugal in 1804 on a scientific journey, won a European reputation in crystallography and mineralogy, and died in Paris.
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- Monteiro (Luís) — Learned mineralogist and brother of Luís Monteiro, with his own entry in the Elucidário.
- Street names — Illustrious Madeiran cited as forgotten in Funchal street names.
- Doctors — Madeiran who took a doctorate in philosophy at Coimbra.
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