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Paulo Vanzolini

Brazilian zoologist (1924-2013) · Brazil · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89

Paulo Emilio Vanzolini was a Brazilian scientist and music composer. He was best known for his samba compositions, including the famous "Ronda", "Volta por Cima", and "Boca da Noite", and for his scientific works in herpetology.

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Awards

Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)2009
Guggenheim Fellowship1949
Grand Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit

About this person

With Carl Gans he was one of the two leading authorities in worm lizards (Amphisbaenia).He is considered one of the greatest samba composers from São Paulo. Until his death, he still conducted research at the University of São Paulo (USP).

Country
Brazil
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2013 · aged 89

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