Raymundo de Castro Maya
Raymundo de Castro Maya was a prominent Brazilian industrialist and patron of the arts, known for founding the Sociedade dos Cem Bibliófilos do Brasil in the 1940s, which aimed to publish luxury editions of classic Brazilian literature illustrated by renowned artists. His contributions to the cultural landscape of Brazil significantly advanced the appreciation of modernist art and literature, and his private collection laid the foundation for the Museu Castro Maya, which houses an impressive array of artworks and historical pieces.
Born on Jan 01, 1884 (142 years old)
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Raymundo de Castro Maya was an industrialist and patron who founded the Sociedade dos Cem Bibliófilos do Brasil.
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