Cândido Rondon
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
2
Records
Cândido Rondon's achievements are celebrated for their profound impact on Brazilian history and the protection of Indigenous peoples. As the first director of the Indian Protection Service, he established a model for Indigenous rights that continues to influence policy today. His role in the Roosevelt-Rondon Expedition is particularly notable, as it not only mapped a significant portion of the Amazon but also saved the life of a former U.S. President. The state of Rondônia, named in his honor, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Marshal of the Brazilian Army
Promoted to the highest rank in the Brazilian Army.
State of Rondônia Named After Him
The state of Rondônia was created and named in his honor.
City of Marechal Cândido Rondon
A municipality in Paraná was named after him.
Data Center Marechal Rondon
The Brazilian Army's Data Center is named in his honor.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Explorers
Most Important Figures in Brazilian History
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
1914-06-15
The Roosevelt Expedition
Smithsonian Magazine
2014-05-01
Saving Teddy Roosevelt
Records & Feats
Longest Serving Director of SPI
Served as the first director of the Indian Protection Service for over two decades.
First to Map River of Doubt
Successfully mapped the previously uncharted River of Doubt during the Roosevelt-Rondon Expedition.