The Bandit King of Brazil

Roy Gunson


Region:
Yorkshire & Humber
Notice Period:
Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:
Hobby
Fee:
Expensed: £40 + expenses
Category:
History
Updated:
4th December 2021

Seen as a mixture of hero and bandit, Lampião (Virgulino Ferreira da Silva) became one of the most representative icons of Brazil. His image is still seen all over Brazil, in Art, Music and Film some 80 years after his death. The backlands of North-Eastern Brazil had little in the way of law and order, even the few police in existence were usually in the pocket of a local "Colonel" - a leading landowner who was also a regional political chief. The poor badly treated by the paramilitary police would often prefer the presence of bandits over that of the police.

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About Roy Gunson

Retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University, prior working in various RA's (British Glass Research Association, British Iron & Steel Res Ass, Cutlery & Allied Trades Res Ass, Safety in Mines Res Establishment, Metal Box Plc) . Been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. Interested in History, a recreational wargamer. and an interest in geaneology and history. Have been giving talks on Astronomy, History and associated topics since retirement. Currently Vice-Chair of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society


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