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Execution in Rio de Janeiro
- When
- 21 April 1792
- Where
- Rio de Janeiro
- Part of
- Execution of Tiradentes
Tiradentes was publicly hanged in Rio de Janeiro on 21 April 1792 after taking full responsibility for the Inconfidência Mineira conspiracy.
Tiradentes was imprisoned in Rio de Janeiro following the uncovering of the conspiracy in 1789. During judicial proceedings lasting until 1792, he took full responsibility for the movement. He was tried and publicly hanged on 21 April 1792 in Rio de Janeiro, marking his execution as a key figure in the failed separatist movement.
Sources
- Tiradentes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
- Inconfidência Mineira Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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