Uma estátua para o Conde de S. Bento

This article makes a critical analysis of the process creation and placement in public space Santo Tirso its first statue, 1892, which represents Count S. Bento, emigrant Brazil, born Miguel das Aves. Through municipal documentation, Irmandade Santa Casa Misericórdia local regional press, we will follow debate raised by construction statue vicissitudes subscription that brought together interest on both sides Atlantic, subcommittee was created Rio de Janeiro. A short year after Republican uprising January 31, 1891 city Porto, people from felt need to promote tribute most distinguishedlocal benemeritus. moment also important because unveils liberal society time values.