Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas
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History
The city was founded as Vila Madalena in 1611, and features a number of historical buildings from the colonial period. It was also referred to as Alagoas, or the City of Alagoas. The first president of the Republic of Brazil, Marshal (Template:Langx) Deodoro da Fonseca, was born in Vila Madalena; the city was later renamed in his honour.
Notable people
- Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, Brazilian military officer, politician and first president of Brazil
- Aureliano Cândido Tavares Bastos, Brazilian politician, writer and journalist
See also
- List of National Historic Heritage of Brazil — three sites in Marechal Deodoro are listed
- List of municipalities in Alagoas
References
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- ↑ IBGE 2020
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