Lampião
Lampião, whose real name was Virgulino Ferreira da Silva, was a legendary figure in Brazilian folklore, known as the 'King of Cangaço', who led a group of bandits in the northeastern region of Brazil during the early 20th century.
Born on Jul 07, 1897 (128 years old)
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Lampião, a famous cangaceiro, is depicted holding a copy of GLOBO in a photograph from 1937.
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Lampião was featured in the 2023 enredo about his judgment in the afterlife.
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Lampião was a famous cangaceiro referenced in the samba, known for his legendary status in Brazilian folklore.
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