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Vila Franco do Campo
(Fr. de São Miguel)
São Miguel (ilha)
Reg. Aut. dos Açores

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Augusto Botelho Simas

Vila Franco do Campo 1897 - 1976
Surgeon

Álvaro Raposo de França
1980

Vila Franco do Campo / Augusto Botelho Simas

Description

Bronze bust.

Inscription(s)

Dr. AUGUSTO
BOTELHO SIMAS
1897-1976

distinto médico cirurgião
benemerito vilafranquense
homenagem dos nossos emigrantes

Dr. AUGUSTO
BOTELHO SIMAS
1897-1976

Distinguished surgeon
well deserving Vilafranquense
Tribute by of our emigrants

Signature

R.deFRANÇA 80

Sculptor

Álvaro Raposo de França (Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores, 1940), Azorean sculptor (Wikipedia – Escultor.com.pt).

Sources & Information

João & Rita Freitas, Estatuária Micaelense (Ponta Delgada 2007) (also on-line in three parts at blogspot).

Locatie (N 37°42'55" - W 25°26'10") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ptac086; Photograph: 24 June 2016
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