1st centenary of the death of José Rodrigues Maio - Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal - Commercial Commemorations on Waymarking.com

In one of the most important squares of the city there is a monument to José Rodrigues Maio, known as Blind of Maio, and plaques are placed in the monument pedestal to commemorate special dates.

This plaque reads:

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Na comemoração do 1º centenário da morte de José Rodrigues Maio (Cego de Maio) homenagem da Póvoa de Varzim
1884 - 13 Novembro - 1984

In commemoration of the 1st centenary of the death of José Rodrigues Maio (Cego Do Maio) tribute of Povoa de Varzim
1884-13 November - 1984

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Póvoa de Varzim
"Póvoa de Varzim, is a Portuguese city in Northern Portugal and sub-region of Greater Porto. It sits in a sandy coastal plain, a cuspate foreland, halfway between the Minho and Douro rivers. The population of the municipality was 63,408 at the time of the 2011 census. According to the 2001 census, there were 63,470 inhabitants, with 42,396 living in the city proper. The city expanded, southwards, to Vila do Conde, and there are about 100,000 inhabitants in the urban area alone. It is the seventh-largest urban agglomeration in Portugal and the third largest in Northern Portugal."
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José Rodrigues Maio, known as Blind of Maio
"José Rodrigues Maio, more commonly known as Cego do Maio (8 October 1817 - 13 November 1884) was a Portuguese hero, lifeguard and fisherman from Póvoa de Varzim.

He was awarded with the highest condecoration of the State, the Collar of Knight of the Order of the Tower and Sword and the Gold medal of the Royal Humanitarian Society of Porto, placed personally by King Louis I for the lives that he saved in the sea of Póvoa de Varzim."
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Anniversary Year: 1984 Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1884 Address: Póvoa do Varzim, Porto PT Website: [Web Link]

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