Biographies
Every life has a story. Our goal is to capture the most fascinating stories about Portuguese immigrants and historical figures from Portugal's storied past.
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Manuel José de Arriaga Brum da SilveiraA short essay about an Azorean son, lawyer, professor, poet and politician who would become the first elected President of the First Portuguese Republic. |
John Philip SousaJohn Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. |
Anthony FerryThe City of Los Banos is tied to the legendary John Philip Sousa through the life of Anthony Ferry |
Monsignor Henrique Augusto RibeiroMonsignor Ribeiro came to San José not knowing English and wanting to build a new town. His vision was not just to establish a Portuguese National Parish, but to create a Portuguese town in East San José. |
Rev. Manuel Francisco Fernandes – “The Good Shepherd”Manuel Francisco Fernandes was an illiterate shepherd and miner who learned to read and write to become a priest who built two of the earliest Portuguese immigrant churches in California and traveled the world. |
Grupo Folclórico Tempos de OutroraPreserving the beauty and history of the folk dancing traditions of the Azores |
Mestre Hélio Beirão and his "Viola da Terra"Mestre Hélio Beirão is recognized as the leading exponent of “Viola da Terra” or “Viola da Terceira". |
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