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Domingos José Martins

1781–1817 · 19th century

Domingos José Martins was a Brazilian merchant and one of the leaders of the Pernambucan Revolt of 1817 against Portuguese rule. As a member of the provisional government of the Republic of Pernambuco he helped abolish some taxes and proclaim freedom of conscience and the press. When royal forces crushed the revolt he was captured and executed in Salvador.

Domingos José Martins
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Republic of Pernambuco

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Domingos José Martins. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/domingos-jose-martins
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