Brasópolis is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Previously called São Caetano da Vargem Grande, it was renamed after its most famous son, Venceslau Brás, ninth President of the Republic, although he was born in neighbouring Itajubá.
The municipality contains part of the Fernão Dias Environmental Protection Area, created in 1997.
Notable people
Venceslau Brás, former President of Brazil.Arquivo Nacional Centro de Referência de Acervos Presidenciais Debinha (born 1991), footballer for Kansas City Current in the NWSL and the Brazil national team. Pablo Maia, football player. Maria Helena Rosas Fernandes, composer, pianist and conductor.
See also List of municipalities in Minas Gerais
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