José Maria da Silva Paranhos, Jr., Baron of Rio Branco (April 20, 1845 – February 10, 1912) was a Brazilian diplomat, geographer, historian, monarchist, politician and professor, considered to be the "father of Brazilian diplomacy". He was the son of famous statesman José Maria da Silva Paranhos, Sr.. The Baron of Rio Branco was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, occupying its 34th chair from 1898 until his death in 1912. As a representative of Brazil, through his outstanding diplomacy, he managed to peacefully resolve Brazil's border disputes with its South American neighbours.
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20 April 1845 Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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10 February 1912 (aged 66) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Zodiac | Aries |
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