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Manuel dos Reis Machado

Brazilian capoeira practitioner (1899–1974)

  • Fame49.8
  • Momentum3.0
  • Wikipedia2K
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Lived 1899–1974, aged 75Brazil
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  • Wikipedia
    13 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1899–1974
    Aged 75
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-06-30

Manuel dos Reis Machado, commonly called Mestre Bimba, was a Brazilian capoeira mestre and the founder of the capoeira regional style. Bimba was one of the best capoeiristas of his time, undefeated in numerous public challenges against fighters from various martial arts.

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49.8
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Momentum3.0
Historical11.6
Source confidence65.0
Completeness55.0
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