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Henrique Dumont
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Henrique Honoré Dumont[1] (July 20, 1832 in Diamantina – August 30, 1892 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian engineer[2] and coffee farmer, and the father of Alberto Santos-Dumont. A son of French immigrants, he is considered one of the three Coffee Kings of his time, introducing modern methods to coffee farming.[3]
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Born | Henrique Honoré Dumont[1] (1832-07-20)July 20, 1832 Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Empire of Brazil |
Died | August 30, 1892(1892-08-30) (aged 60) |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Other names | Coffee King |
Alma mater | École Centrale Paris |
Occupation | Coffee farmer |
Known for | Owning large crops and coffee farms |
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