Memorials & famous biographies

Brazilian composer, songwriter, and musician known as one of the fathers of bossa nova for merging samba with cool jazz

English-Brazilian biologist and Nobel laureate known as the "father of transplantation" for his work on acquired immune tolerance

Brazilian professional football player, coordinator, and manager known for his distinguished career on and off the field

Pioneer Brazilian novelist, poet, playwright, and co-founder of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, revered as the greatest writer of Brazilian literature

Brazilian president who built Brasília and implemented the ambitious "50 years in 5" development plan from 1956-1961

Brazilian writer, poet, and novelist known for his modernist works translated into 49 languages, depicting a Mestiço Brazil and nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times

Brazilian association football player regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and one of the greatest dribblers ever

Brazilian architect known for designing civic buildings for Brasília and his influential exploration of reinforced concrete aesthetics

Brazilian racing driver, businessperson, and philanthropist who won three Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles and held records for pole positions

Brazilian recording artist, television host, actress, and singer known as the 'Queen of Brazilian Television'

Brazilian footballer, actor, and politician widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, holding a Guinness World Record for goals and named Athlete of the Century