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Marshal Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon (5 May 1865 – 19 January 1958) was a Brazilian military officer who is most famous for his exploration of Mato Grosso and the Western Amazon Basin, and his lifelong support of Brazilian indigenous populations. He was the first director of Brazil's Indian Protection Bureau (SPI/FUNAI) and supported the creation of the Xingu National Park. The Brazilian state of Rondônia is named after him.
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Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon | |
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Nickname(s) | Marshal Rondon |
Born | (1865-05-05)May 5, 1865 Santo Antônio do Leverger, Mato Grosso, Empire of Brazil |
Died | January 19, 1958(1958-01-19) (aged 92) Rio de Janeiro, Federal District, Brazil |
Buried | |
Allegiance | Empire of Brazil Republic of Brazil |
Service/ | Brazilian Army |
Years of service | 1881–1955 |
Rank | Marshal |
Commands held | Military Corps of Engineers Strategic Telegraph Lines Commission Indian Protection Service |
Battles/wars | Proclamation of the Republic Revolta da Armada Revolution of 1930 |
Awards | Combat Cross David Livingstone Centenary Medal Explorers Club Medal Order of Columbus |
Spouse(s) | Chiquinha Xavier (m. 1896) |
Other work | Author, Engineer |
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