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Francisco de Sales Torres Homem, Viscount of Inhomirim
1812–1876
Brazil
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Francisco de Sales Torres Homem, Viscount of Inhomirim (January 29, 1812 – June 3, 1876), was a medical doctor, lawyer, journalist, romantic writer, deputy, senator, top officer of the National Treasury, president of the Bank of Brazil and Minister of Treasury. He was the only Afro-Brazilian ever to have been in charge of the economy of Brazil throughout its history.
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