Andrada e Silva

An·dra·da e Sil·va

 (ăN-drä′də ĕ sēl′və), José Bonifácio de 1763?-1838.

Brazilian politician, scientist, and poet who led the movement for Brazilian independence from Portugal.

An•dra•da e Sil•va

(ænˈdrɑ də eɪ ˈsil və)
n.

José Bonifacio de, 1763–1838, Brazilian statesman: architect of Brazilian independence.